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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2021
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA,
EXPRESSING STRONG SUPPORT FOR SENATE
BILL 490 AND HOUSE BILL 185 WHICH WOULD
DESIGNATE JUNETEENTH DAY AS A LEGAL
HOLIDAY; DIRECTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Juneteenth is the oldest celebration of the emancipation of
African American slaves, and is so named in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date
on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States
and particularly in Galveston, Texas; and
• WHEREAS, African Americans who had been slaves in the Southwest
celebrated June 19th, commonly known as "Juneteenth Independence Day", as
inspiration and encouragement for future generations and have continued that
tradition for more than 150 years; and
WHEREAS, Juneteenth celebrates America's commitment to liberty and
equality in accordance with the Constitution of the United States, along with the
Emancipation Proclamation, issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1,
1863, and the 13th Amendment to the Constitution which abolished slavery, ratified
by Congress on December 6, 1865; and
WHEREAS, in 1991, the Florida Legislature officially designated June 19 of
each year as "Juneteenth Day" to commemorate the freeing of slaves but did not
110 designate the day as an official legal holiday; and
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WHEREAS, the United States Senate passed a Resolution introduced by •
U. S. Senators Marco Rubio of Florida and John Cornyn of Texas, designating
June 19, 2019, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" but did not designate the day
as an official legal holiday; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 490 and House Bill 185 seek to designate
Juneteenth Day as a legal holiday in Florida and as a paid holiday for employees
of all branches and agencies of state government to further commemorate the
announcement of the abolition of slavery and to recognize the significant
contributions of African Americans to the State of Florida and the United States of
America; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, deems it to be in
the best interests of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to support
this legislation as it continues the Statewide celebration of Juneteenth Day and
provides an opportunity for Florida residents to learn more about the history and
heritage of Florida and the United States of America.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, THAT:
SECTION 1: The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified and
confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this
Resolution.
SECTION 2: The City Commission hereby strongly SUPPORTS Senate Bill
490 and House Bill 185, entitled "An Act Relating to Juneteenth Day."
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• SECTION 3: The City Commission directs the City Clerk to transmit this
Resolution to Florida Senators Bracy and Stewart, Representatives McCurdy and
Rayner, Governor Ron DeSantis, every member of the Broward County Legislative
Delegation, the Broward County League of Cities and the Florida League of Cities.
SECTION 4: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon
adoption.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of rn.aic.L
2021.
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MICHELLE JEZ
MAYOR
• ATTEST:
Clkijawi JENNIFjkR JOHNSON, CMC
a. CITY CLERK
RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE:
MAYOR GOMEZ
DIST 1: COMM. BOLTON
DIST 2: COMM. GELIN
DIST 3: V/M VILLALOBOS
DIST 4: COMM. PLACKO
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have
approved thi ESOLUTION
as to for
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. HA OTTINOT
CITY ATTORNEY