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JUNE 19, 2022
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WHEREAS, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on
January 1, 1863, declaring the slaves in Confederate territory free, and formally
abolishing slavery in the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, notification of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation was delayed
2'/2 years to June 19, 1865, in reaching authorities and African-Americans in Texas
and the Southern states; and
WHEREAS, June 19th has a special meaning to African-Americans, and has been
L , celebrated by the African-Amehcan community for over 150 years; and
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a WHEREAS, June 19th has a special meaning to Black Americans, and has been
celebrated by the Black American community for over 150 years; and
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WHEREAS, Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery and recognizes the high
price Black Americans have paid for civil rights, and the importance of ensuring
Black Americans have equal access under the law in housing, education, health
care and criminal justice; and
WHEREAS, the Tigard community is enriched when we are sensitive to the
challenges and experiences of Black Americans and use that knowledge to eliminate
institutional racism in all its forms.
Y1 , NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the City of Tigard City Council does hereby
proclaim
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JUNE 19, 2022, as JUNETEENTH
in Tigard, Oregon. Let this day be an opportunity for the city and its residents to
acknowledge an important period in our shared history that shaped and continues to
influence our society. Let us continue to celebrate our continued commitment to build a
culture of inclusion and acceptance.
Dated this 7th day of June 2022,
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City
of Tigard to be affixed.
& on B. Snider, Mayor
City of Tigard
Attest:
Carol Krager, City Record