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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-157
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY PERSONNEL
POLICY OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZING AND DESIGNATING THE NATIONAL HOLIDAY
OF JUNETEENTH AS AN OFFICIAL CITY HOLIDAY.
WHEREAS, June 19th, known as Juneteenth in recognition of June 19, 1865, the
date on which Major Gordon Granger land in Galveston Texas to announce the Civil War had
ended and the enslaved in Texas were now free even though the emancipation proclamation took
effect on January 1, 1863; and
WHEREAS, African -Americans who had been enslaved in the Southwest
celebrated June 19th as inspiration and encouragement for future generations; and
WHEREAS, African -Americans across the country have continued the tradition
of observing Juneteenth Independence Day for over 150 years; and
WHEREAS, 45 States and the District of Columbia have designated Juneteenth
Independence Day as a special day of observance in recognition of emancipation of all enslaved
persons in the United States; and
WHEREAS, the faith and strength of character demonstrated by former enslaved
persons and descendants of former enslaved persons remain an example for all people of the
United States, regardless of background, religion, or race, and
WHEREAS, over the course of its history, the United States has grown into a
symbol of democracy and freedom around the world; and
WHEREAS, Federal Legislation recognizing June 19th, known as Juneteenth, as
a National Holiday; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center is in full support of the Federal
Legislation.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that as a combined body, approve the amendment to the City's personnel policy
officially recognizing and designating the National Holiday of Juneteenth as an official City
Holiday. _ ------ A ^
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December 13.202
Date
ATTEST; rlAk
City Clerk
Mayor
RESOLUTION NO, 2021-157
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Ryan
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof;
Butler, Elliott, Lawrence -Anderson, Ryan
and the following voted against the same, None
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.