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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 L.Ujoj justice for air7Me. 1aniel J. Tremble, Ma�ror