Pamela Beasley-Pittman
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first heard Sep 2023
last heard 2 Sep
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it could not be enforced in all areas still under Confederate control, leaving 1,000 in bondage for more than two years after its insurance.
And whereas on June 19, 1865,
nearly 2,000 Union troops arrived in Gaveston Bay, Texas, to announce that all enslaved people in the state were free under the federal law, delivering freedom to more than 250,000 individuals and giving rise to the annual celebration known as Juneteenth.
And whereas in Florida, the emancipation came when Union forces arrived in Tallahassee on May 20th, 1865.
Yet many enslaved people throughout the state did not receive the news of their freedom until weeks later, including on and around June 19th.
Whereas freedmen and their descendants began to commemorate June 19th as a reflection of resilience and rejoicing with the tradition of Juneteenth spreading across the country throughout and migrating of
African American families to new communities.
And whereas Juneteenth honors the strength, the sacrifice, and the endurance strength of African Americans who endured generations of enslavement and injustice that stands as a powerful reminder of continuous pursuit of equality, inclusion, and justice.
And whereas
The City of Fort Lauderdale proudly joins communities across the nation in recognizing June 19th as Juneteenth Day, a celebration of liberation and a call to continuous building of a brighter and a more just future for all.
Now, therefore, we as city commissioners of the city of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, do hereby proclaim June 19th, 2026 as Juneteenth Day in the city of Fort Lauderdale and encourages all residents to reflect on the significance
honor the lives and legacy of those who fought for freedom and participated in meaningful commemorations throughout our community.
This is dated this the 16th day of June 2026 by our Mayor Dean Trantellis.
I'm going to present the proclamation.
I think we already said some words.
So what we'll do, I'm going to put this in your hand and we're going to take some pictures if that's the direction we would like to go.
All right.
If you go this way, please.
This is, Vice Mayor.
Thank you.
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