HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3a. Juneteenth Day ProclamationWHEREAS, Juneteenth has become the harbinger of the ending of the
institution of slavery in this great nation; and
WHEREAS, Juneteenth embodies the indomitable human spirit of the past, in
the present, and all time; and
WHEREAS, the celebration of Juneteenth gives us all the opportunity to
rededicate ourselves to the true American spirit; and
WHEREAS, we are citizens that wish to secure the blessings of freedom,
justice, and equality for all in this great City of ours; and
WHEREAS, the collaboration of community-based organizations, faith-based
organizations, and local businesses, and local government are committed to
being part of the solution and guidance in continuing the struggle for freedom,
justice, and equality for all.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Erica A. Stewart, Mayor of the City of San Luis Obispo on
behalf of the entire City Council proclaim the third Saturday in June 2024 as
“Juneteenth Day” and recommends that all citizens of the City of San Luis Obispo
join in recognizing the importance of this day.
JUNETEENTH DAY
THE THIRD SATURDAY IN JUNE 2024
June 4, 2024
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