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Legislation Details
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File #:
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21-301
Version:
1
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Name:
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Type:
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Recognition
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Status:
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Mayor's Office
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On agenda:
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6/8/2021
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Final action:
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6/8/2021
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Title:
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A Resolution recognizing June 19 as Juneteenth
Presenter:
Tom Strand, Council President
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Title
A Resolution recognizing June 19 as Juneteenth
Presenter:
Tom Strand, Council President
Body
Summary:
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news the war had ended and the enslaved were free
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Previous Council Action:
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City Council Appointed Board/Commission/Committee Recommendation:
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Recommended Action
Proposed Motion:
Approve a Resolution recognizing June 19 as Juneteenth
Summary of Ordinance Language
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