To: Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Mike Wilson
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Proclamation Recognizing June 19, 2025 as Juneteenth Day
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt the proclamation.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Core Services/Other
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other
DISCUSSION:
Juneteenth, celebrated each year on June 19, commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Texas were finally informed of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. Recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth serves as a powerful reminder of the continued pursuit of racial equity and justice.
Juneteenth is a time to reflect on the long struggle for freedom and civil rights, and to celebrate the strength, creativity and leadership of Black communities in Humboldt County and beyond. With this Juneteenth Day proclamation, the Board of Supervisors reaffirms its commitment to honoring African American history and promoting inclusivity throughout Humboldt County.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact in presenting a proclamation.
STAFFING IMPACT:
None
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Board discretion.
ATTACHMENTS:
Proclamation Recognizing June 19, 2025 as Juneteenth Day
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
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