HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-06-14 ProclamationPROCLAIMING JUNE 19TH AS JUNETEENTH
WHEREAS, The City of Bangor supports the State of Maine's L.D, 183, "An Act To Establish
Juneteenth as a Paid State Holiday;" and
WHEREAS, The City of Bangor affirms "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are
created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights,
that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Daniel J. Tremble, Mayor of the City of Bangor, on behalf of the City Council
and the citizens of Bangor, do hereby proclaim June 19, 2021 as Juneteenth to honor African American
history and encourage all community members to reflect on how each of us can promote equality, liberty
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1aniel J. Tremble, Ma�ror