Juneteenth Celebration Day (June 20, 2022)Copyrighted
June 20, 2022
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 03.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Juneteenth Celebration Day (June 20)
SUMMARY: On behalf of the Office of Equity and Human Rights
SUGGESTED
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22_06_20 Juneteenth Proclamation Supporting Documentation
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, on June 19th, 1865 more than 2 years after President Lincoln signed the
Emancipation Proclamation, Enslaved Americans in Galveston, Texas finally
received word that they were free from bondage; and
WHEREAS, Juneteenth commemorates this day when those who were formerly enslaved
began to build new lives and new traditions that we honor today; and
WHEREAS, Juneteenth is the oldest, nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of
slavery in The United States and commemorates African American achievement,
and reminds us of our willingness to learn and emerge from our darkest moments
with hope, purpose, and resolve; and
WHEREAS, on this commemoration, we recommit ourselves to the work of equity, equality,
and justice and we celebrate more than a century of African American resilience
in the city of Dubuque and beyond; and
WHEREAS, 47 states including Iowa and the District of Columbia recognize Juneteenth as
either a state holiday or state holiday observance; and that in beginning in 2023
the City of Dubuque will recognize Juneteenth as a paid holiday; and
WHEREAS, Dubuque's Multicultural Family Center will be hosting a Juneteenth celebration
day on Saturday, June 18, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Comiskey Park.
NOW THEREFORE, I, BRAD CAVANAGH OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE DO HEREBY RECOGNIZE
MONDAY JUNE 20TH, 2022 AS
"JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION DAY"
In the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and urge residents to support and endorse the practice and policy
of equity and freedom for all.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my
hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of
Dubuque to be affixed this 20TH day of June 2022.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk