HomeMy WebLinkAboutRegonizing the 2004 Celebration of Juneteenth and Ecourgaging Citizens to Participate in the Community ActivitiesAttest:
RESOLUTION
3337 -04
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
June 14,
20 04
City Clerk
President of Common Council
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
June 15, 20 04
Approved and signed by me .Tune 16 2004 .
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City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 3 3 3 � — Q
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
RECOGNIZING THE 2004 CELEBRATION OF JUNETEENTH AND ENCOURAGING CITIZENS
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
emaa, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, recognizes that on the
19th !'lam day of June in 1865 the last slaves in America were freed; and
WXkema, the Common Council further recognizes the June 19`h has been nationally referred to
as "Juneteenth" and represents the joy of freedom and welcomes the opportunity for new beginnings;
and
GAaexeaa, the Common Council notes that many individuals and organizations have been
working together in partnership for the 5`h Annual Juneteenth Weekend Celebration in our community
whose theme this year is "Celebrating Our Past, Creating Our Future "; and
Wexeaa, the City of South Bend, Indiana, believes that all persons should have the
opportunity to have an effective voice for educational, social and economic advancement so that our
community will continue to grow and prosper as a model 21" century city.
UVaa" �� 4 Ctrea�, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana,
as follows:
Section I. On behalf of all of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common
Council hereby publicly recognizes the 2004 celebration of Juneteenth in our community focusing on
the theme of "Celebrating Our Past, Creating Our Future ".
Section II. The Common Council encourages participation in the 5th Annual Juneteenth
Weekend Celebration which includes many activities scheduled for Friday, June 25th through Sunday,
June 27`" at LaSalle Park which is located at 3419 West Washington Street in South Bend.
Section III . This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the
Council and approval by the Mayor.
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Derek D. Dieter, 15t District
Char-lVe D. Pfeifer, 2 District
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Ervin KuspafiZ District
Sean Coleman, At Large
Al `BudOy" Kirsits, At Large
Karen L. White, At Large
Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand
Council Attorney
Stephen . Luec V , Mayor
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