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Council adopts Black History Month proclamation; Glen Hills students perform; council also approves proclamations, newsletter and consent items
Summary
The Glendale Common Council adopted a Black History Month proclamation after a speech by Alderman John Vukovich and a performance by Glen Hills Middle School students. The council also adopted an Eagle Scout proclamation, approved the spring 2025 newsletter and approved the consent agenda, all by voice vote.
The Glendale Common Council unanimously adopted a proclamation recognizing Black History Month and heard a short performance by students from Glen Hills Middle School before approving several other routine items on the agenda.
Alderman John Vukovich, who sponsored the proclamation, told the council the recognition serves to highlight achievements, confront racism and foster cultural understanding and civic engagement. "I'm black, so this is my month," Vukovich said, adding that Black History Month also has "educational value" and can help the community learn from past mistakes.
Students from Glen Hills Middle School — identified in the council record as Avery and Victoria (sixth grade) and other classmates — performed "Lift Every Voice and Sing" and presented a short group…
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