Commission issues proclamations honoring civic causes and community groups
The commission read and approved proclamations recognizing Civility Month, Haitian Heritage Month and Flag Day, Turquoise Takeover (lung-cancer awareness), Jewish American Heritage Month and National Safe Boating and Safe Voting weeks; several community presenters briefly spoke and accepted proclamations.
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The May 12 commission meeting included a series of proclamations recognizing civic and cultural observances. The board proclaimed May 2026 as Civility Month and Haitian Heritage Month (with May 18 noted as Haitian Flag Day), recognized Turquoise Takeover week for lung-cancer awareness on behalf of the American Lung Association, designated National Safe Boating Week (May 16–22) and read a proclamation for Jewish American Heritage Month.
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