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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 5.A.
For Meeting of: June 9, 2026
ITEM TITLE: America 250 Light It Up! proclamation
SUBMITTED BY: Vicki Baker, City Manager
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
At the May 12, 2026 City Council meeting, there was a motion to add an America 250 Light It Up!
proclamation to the June 9th agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
Attached for Council consideration is the proclamation. If approved, the proclamation will be read and
presented to Victor Gibson and John Baule.
ITEM BUDGETED: N/A
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the proclamation and request that it be read and presented.
ATTACHMENTS:
America 250th anniversary.doc
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wiinfaxs, two hundredandffty years ago, a sparkwas fit in the darkness,fragile,
defiant, andfuffof promise; and
WHEREAS, that sparkwas carried 6y men and women who believed that freedom was not
granted 6y man, but endowed 6y Cod, and that a self-governing nation was worth building,
defending, and preserving; and
WHEREAS,S, that single sparkgrew into a blazing fight seen around the world as a symbol-of
hope, liberty, opportunity, and prosperity; and
WXE4S, the fight ofAmerica has never been carried 6y one person, one generation, or one
place, but by the courage, sacrifice,faith, and determination of countless Americans who refused to let
the flame of freedom go dark and
WXEAS, the story of America is not only a record of the past, but a living flame renewed
by each generation that chooses to carry forward the promise of liberty; and
WXEUAS, as our nation prepares to celebrate the 250tfi anniversary of American
independence, the City of'Yakima recognizes this historic milestone as both a celebration of what has
been anda declaration of what can stiff be; and
WHEREAS,from <Ffag Day,June 14, 2026 through Independence Day,July 4, 2026, the
people of Yakima are invited to join together in a community-wide celebration ofAmerica's founding,
its enduring promise, and the responsibility we share to fight the way for the neat 250 years; and
WHEREAS, every resident carries a spark and when we come together in unity,gratitude,
and purpose, we do not merely remember the flame of freedom, we become part of it;
NOW THEREEOR;E, I Matt Brown, Mayor of the City of Yakima and on behalf of the
Yakima City Council do hereby proclaim July 4, 2026 as
' IIE IC,4 250: LIGN Tfl t X!
in the City of Yakima, and encourage all residents,families, businesses, schools, civic organizations,
and community partners to participate in this historic celebration, to honor the legacy of American
freedom, and to carry its fight forwardfor generations to come.
Dated this 9th day of June, 2026
Matt Brown, Mayor
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