HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-06-06 ProclamationItem Number: 2.a.
J une 6, 2022
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J uneteenth National F reedom Day proclamation
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City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
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, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on
1863, declaring persons enslaved in Confederate territory free, paving the way
ing of the 13th Amendment which formally abolished slavery in the United
States of America; and
Whereas, on June 19, 1865, almost 2 '/2 years later, Major General Gordon Granger
arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced the end of both the Civil War and slavery;
and
Whereas, Texans began the celebration of Juneteenth in 1866, with community events
such as parades, cookouts, prayer gatherings, musical performances, and historical-
cultural readings; some communities purchased land for Juneteenth celebrations, such as
Emancipation Park in Houston, TX; and as freed families emigrated from Texas to other
parts of the United States, they carried the Juneteenth celebration with them; and
Whereas, June 19th has a special meaning to African-Americans, and is called
"JUNETEENTH" combining the words June and Nineteenth, and has been celebrated by
the African-American community for over 150 years; and
Whereas, beginning in 2022, the City of Iowa officially recognizes Juneteenth as a
City holiday; and
Whereas, Juneteenth reflects our community's deep belief in liberty and equality for all
individuals; and
Whereas, Juneteenth celebrates the strength and resolve of African - Americans
throughout history, and is an opportunity to honor African-American culture, art, history,
and achievement as all benefit from a greater understanding and appreciation of the
experiences of others; and
Whereas, the City of Iowa City, Municipalities within Johnson County, Black Voices
Project, and many other organizations are hosting free public events to commemorate
Juneteenth. Details regarding all events can be found on the City of Iowa City website.
Now, therefore, I, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby recognize
June 19, 2022, as
Juneteenth National Freedom Day
in Iowa City, and encourage community mem to participate lig,s,Dmmemorative
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Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
/it this 6th day of June 2022.
Item Number: 2.b.
J une 6, 2022
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Description
L G B T Q+ P ride Month proclamation
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City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, and
Asexual (LGBTQIA) people come from all walks of life and all racial, ethnic and
religious backgrounds; and
Whereas, LGBTQIA persons are family members, friends, co-workers, and
community members; and
Whereas, the City of Iowa City is committed to upholding diversity, social justice,
equity, mutual respect and safety for all who live, work, do business in, visit, or enjoy
this community; and
Whereas, the City of Iowa City has been recognized by the Human Rights
Campaign's Municipal Equality Index for the past seven years for its outstanding
support of LGBTQIA individuals in public policy, services, and leadership; and
Whereas, the City of Iowa City will show that commitment and support by
offering programming, free yard signs, flying Pride flags at City Hall and City Park
pool from June 1 through June 30, and lighting the Public Works Building and Ped
Mall Stage in rainbow Pride colors.
Whereas, with the goal of coming together in person at last, Iowa City Pride,
www.iowacitypride.org/,will hold its City-wide Pride celebration on June 18th, 2022.
Now, therefore, I, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim
the month of June 2022 to be
LGBTQ+ Pride Month
in Iowa City.
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