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Chatham County proclaims Juneteenth a county holiday and recognizes Pride Month
Summary
The Board of Commissioners adopted resolutions recognizing Juneteenth (June 19) as a county paid holiday beginning in 2025 and proclaiming June as Pride Month (noted in the agenda as 'Bridal Month').
Chatham County commissioners adopted two resolutions during their May 19 regular session: one recognizing Juneteenth as an official county holiday beginning in 2025, and another proclaiming June as Pride Month.
Juneteenth resolution: the board adopted a resolution recognizing June 19, 2025, as Juneteenth in Chatham County and announcing that the county will recognize the day as a paid county holiday beginning in 2025. The resolution’s text, read at the meeting, framed Juneteenth as the commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States, described its historic significance and encouraged community observance, education and celebration.
Pride Month proclamation: the board also approved language recognizing June as Pride Month (the meeting packet used the wording “Bridal Month” in error; the board’s action and the presentation referred to the nationwide observance of LGBTQ+ Pride Month). The proclamation affirms the county’s stated commitment to inclusion, encourages support for LGBTQ+ residents and highlights ongoing efforts to address discrimination and barriers in housing, healthcare, employment and civic life.
Vote and next steps: both measures were adopted by voice vote during the special presentations portion of the meeting. The resolutions direct staff to publish the proclamations and to support community events and educational programs associated with the observances.
Ending: Commissioners said they hoped the proclamation and holiday designation would encourage reflection, education and community events. The county’s human-resources office will implement the holiday designation beginning in 2025 as described in the adopted resolution.
