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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 5.C.
For Meeting of: June 3, 2025
ITEM TITLE: Juneteenth proclamation
SUBMITTED BY: Vicki Baker, City Manager
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
At the May 6 City Council meeting, Council member Herrera motioned to have a Juneteenth
proclamation added to the June 3 business meeting which was approved by unanimous vote. Attached
is the proclamation. If approved, the proclamation will be read and presented to Carol Garza.
ITEM BUDGETED: N/A
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25:
RECOMMENDATION: Read and present the proclamation
ATTACHMENTS:
Juneteenth Freedom Week 2025.docx
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CITY O F YA7II1A
PRO CLAI1ATIO .9V-
wommis, 2025 is the 160th year of Juneteenth 'Freedom Day, a Federally recognized
day which celebrates the rich culture, legacy, and heritage of AfricanAmericans in the State of
Washington; and
WHEREAS, Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the abolition
of slavery in the united States; dating back to June 19, 1865 when union soldiers led 6y Major
General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas with news that the Civil War was ended,
freeing all of the enslaved, giving allAfricanAmericans in America an absolute equality of
personal rights and rights of property; and
WHEREAS, the (Yakima County WationalAssociation for the Advancement of Colored
People(NAACP)is dedicated to ensuring a society in which all individuals have equal rights
without discrimination based on race; and
WHEREAS, the (Yakima County NAACP implores the City of(Yakima to ensure the
symbolic events of 1865 are not forgotten in the State of Washington.
WOW,, TOEREFORE, I, Patricia Byers, Mayor of the City of(Yakima and on behalf of
the (Yakima City Council, do hereby proclaim the weekof June 9 through June 19, 2025 as
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throughout the City of(Yakima and encourage all residents to recognize and honor the
signcance of Juneteenth festivities.
Dated this 3rd day of June, 2025
Patricia Byers, Mayor
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