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Baker council proclaims May as Brain Cancer Awareness and National Women’s Health Month; Juneteenth recognized
Summary
Council adopted proclamations recognizing May 2025 as Brain Cancer Awareness Month and National Women's Health Month and proclaimed Juneteenth for the city.
The City Council of Baker adopted three proclamations on May 27 recognizing health and historical observances.
Council President Charles Vincent read and the council adopted a proclamation declaring May 2025 as Brain Cancer Awareness Month in Baker, citing the limited number of FDA-approved treatments for brain tumors and urging public awareness and support for research. The proclamation was moved and adopted by vote; council members recorded affirmative votes and the motion carried.
The council also adopted a proclamation recognizing May as National Women’s Health Month, referencing a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services observance and encouraging women to prioritize health screenings and education. Council members moved for adoption and the motion carried by voice vote.
Finally, the council adopted a proclamation recognizing Juneteenth, June 19, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in parts of the United States and encouraging public awareness of the date and its history. A council member recounted local history on Juneteenth and moved for adoption; the proclamation carried.
Each proclamation was adopted on voice or roll-call votes with no recorded opposition. The proclamations were signed by Mayor Darnell Waits and council members; the meeting record does not include any accompanying budgetary actions or programmatic directives tied to the proclamations.
