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RESOLUTION
3003 -01
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
MAY 14
20 01 .
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
MAY 16 20 01
Approved and signed by me
City Clerk
President of Common Council
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City Clerk
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Resolution No. 3003 -01
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, RECOGNIZING
JUNETEENTH -A CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM
AND ENCOURAGING ALL CITIZENS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMUNITY
ACTIVITIES TAKING PLACE ON JUNE 22 23 AND 24,200
'£ bt"45, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, recognizes that on
June 19, 1865, the last slaves in America were freed; and
"bertaf8, this date has been nationally referred to as " Juneteenth" and represents the joy
of freedom and welcomes the opportunity for new beginnings; and
VbtrM, the Council further recognizes that many individuals and organizations have
worked in partnership in presenting the "2nd Annual Juneteenth Weekend Celebration" with
this year's theme being "CONTINUING ON FREEDOM'S ROAD "; and
VW 900, the states of Oklahoma and Texas have made " Juneteenth" state holidays
whereby the message that human rights must never again become subservient to property rights
and that all people are created equal; and
VWt O, the City of South Bend, Indiana, believes that all people should have the
opportunity to have an effective voice for the social and economic advancements of all of its
residents so that a stronger community will continue to grow and prosper as we walk together
on "Freedom's Road ".
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Section I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, hereby publicly
recognizes JUNETEENTH as a day of celebration in our community,
Section II. The Council encourages all of the residents of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, and other community members of nearby communities to participate in the "2nd
Annual Juneteenth Weekend Celebration" to be held on the 22nd day of June from noon to 8
p.m.; June 23rd from 10 a.m. To 7 p.m.; and Sunday, June 24th from 11 a.m. To 5 p.m., at
LaSalle Park, which is located at 3419 West Washington Street. We ask that people come to
join us in the many activities focusing on youth, family focus and inspiration as we celebrate
"Continuing on Freedom's Road ".
Section III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by
the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
ames Aranowski, First District
Council Attorney
Loretta J. u , Ci Cler c Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor
PRESENTED S- -VI-0
NOT APPROVED
ADOPTED