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PROCLAMATION IN HONOR OF JUNETEENTH 2025 0.0-.
Y JUNE 19, 2025 '
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;r' WHEREAS. President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January
1,1863, declaring the enslaved people in Confederate territory free, and formally abolishing , .
slavery in the United States of America; and
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J I WHEREAS, notification of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation was delayed 2 1/2
• years to June 19, 1865, in reaching authorities and Black Americans in Texas and the
'� Southern states: and
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- WHEREAS. June 19th celebrates the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans and the
importance of fighting for freedom and justice: and
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WHEREAS. Juneteenth recognizes that the struggle for freedom and civil rights of Black '
Americans is an important part of our shared history and current experience for which we must
V continue to fight; and
4`I7 WHEREAS, our community is enriched when we consider these challenges and proactively (,
work for a more equitable and just world; and
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WHEREAS, in partnership with the Tigard-Tualatin School District, the City of Tigard
"# celebrates the freedom of Tigard's Black community members at the Juneteenth Freedom Day l"
iil Celebration on Saturday.June 14 with event coordination assistance by community members
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Juma Whatley and Cindy Murphy.
' 1 rnibg: "'+ c NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,the City of Tigard Mayor does hereby proclaim her
'nil support for designating June 19, 2025 as
JUNETEENTH
► ``I in Tigard, Oregon. Let this day be an opportunity for the city and its residents to gather and
.�• ..-! acknowledge our country's painful history while we celebrate our vibrant community and
' continue to build a culture of inclusion and acceptance. •
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• 1- Dated this 10'"'day of June, 2025
• >•r IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of
Tigard to be affixed, t a ;� lr
• Heidi Lueb. Mayor '`\
• City of Tigard '-.-Nki
Attest: ' ( •
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Carol . Krager, City Recorder - e i
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