City of
Manhattan Beach
Proclamation
Juneteenth marks the annersart of the dar in 1805 when Union troops aired in Galveston, Texas, to announce the freedom of all enslared African Americans, more than two rears after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed; and (Whereas. dus momentous day serves as a beacon of resilience, acknowledging both the profound hardships of the past and the enduring contributions of Black Americans to the prosperitt and culture of our communit and the United States; and (Merers. while Juneteenth represents a historic milestone for freedom, it also serres as a vital call to action, reminding as of our ongoing collective responsibility to champion equit: justice, and human dignits for all; and
Mierers, Juneteenth is an opportunity to acknowledge a period in our histort that shaped and continues to influence our societ todar; and
Wherers. Juneteenth is observed be mant communities across the count; and Whereas. o June 1o, 2021, President Joe Budden proclaimed Juneteenth as the 12th tederal holiday to be obserred on June 19th1; and
(Mierers. the City of Manhattan Beach remains committed to fostering an inclusire emironment that recognizes, celebrates, and supports the diversit of our commits:
Near, Therefore, Be I Reseed that I, Joe Franklin, Maror of the City of Manhattan Beach, Calitornia, on behalt of the City Council and the residents of Manhattan Beach, do herebt recognize and commemorate June 19, 2020 as
Juneteenth
and remind all citizens to reflect and celebrate this very important date in our nation's histort.
Dated this 2' day of June, 20026.
Ja z
City Clerk Liza Tamura Mayor Joe Franklin
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