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•CITY OF SOUTH BEND! OFFICE OF THE CLERK Council Member Lori Hamann asks what the celebrations for the holiday look will like. Kacey Gergely, states, Mayor Mueller wrote that as apart of the cover letter of this ordinance. He acknowledges that it is a day of reflection and action. There are already community events planned. We are not sure of they are officially city sponsored. We will look into it. Council Member Karen White states, the resolution before us is in support of the most recent action by our current president. The number of organizations in this community are already planning for celebrations (i.e. Black Expo.). We have come together in the past at the Charles Black Center. I hope that there is away that the city can join in those efforts. Committee Chair Niezgodski, states that the President does observe this holiday. It is important to take those same steps to recognize the importance of Juneteenth in our community. Committee Chair Niezgodski requests any one in favor from the public wishing to speak in favor of Bill No. 18-22 and anyone wishing one to speak from the public in opposition. Chair requests any statements from the Council. President Sharon McBride states, I am excited to know that we are following the President's initiatives. We have been celebrating Juneteenth for several years in the city of South Bend. To see this as a minority that this day will be recognized, we are making strides. For the administration, to come and ask us to recognize such an important day in the emancipation of slaves is paramount to our community. I am in support of the resolution. Council Member Wax states, I would support making Juneteenth a holiday by the city but not without knowing the what the budgetary impact would be. It is our responsibility to know the facts of the bills that we passed. I won't be supporting it as of now but looking forward to getting that information and supporting it at that time. Committee Chair Niezgodski, states, I would now entertain a motion regarding Bill No. 18- 22. Committee Member Rachel Tomas Morgan moves that we send Bill No. 18-22 to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable recommendation. Committee Member Troy Warner, Seconded. Committee Chair Niezgodski states, the motion has been moved and seconded. Clerk Jones, roll call committee. Clerk Dawn Jones responds, with three (3) ayes and (2) nays. Committee Chair Niezgodski states, Bill No. 18-22 will be sent to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable recommendation. EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY I INNOVATION I INCLUSION I EMPOWERMENT 455 County -City Building! 227W. Jefferson Bvld South Bend, Indiana 46601.p574.235.9221If574.235.9173. TTD574.235.5567. v .southbendin.gov