CC 2020-06-23_06d Proclamation_Juneteenth Day 2020
HONORARY PROCLAMATION
RECOGNIZING JUNE 20, 2020 AS
"JUNETEENTH DAY" IN ARROYO GRANDE
WHEREAS, since 1865, the American celebration known as Juneteenth has historically
been observed as the end of the Institution of Slavery in our great nation; and
WHEREAS, Juneteenth embodies the indomitable human spirit of the past, 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 to strive for a more perfect Union; and
WHEREAS, we are citizens who wish to secure the blessings of freedom, justice, and
equality for all in this great country of ours; and
WHEREAS, the collaboration of community-based organizations, faith-based
organizations, local businesses, and local government demonstrates a shared
commitment to being part of the solution and acknowledging the importance of strength
through unity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Arroyo
Grande hereby recognizes the third Saturday in June as "Juneteenth Day" in the City of
Arroyo Grande and further recognizes the importance of this day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the
Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande to be affixed this 23rd day of June 2020.
__________________________________
MAYOR
Item 6.d. - Page 1
THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
Item 6.d. - Page 2