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Committee endorses resolution urging Juneteenth be observed in San Francisco
Summary
The Rules Committee unanimously voted to forward a resolution asking the city to observe June 19 annually as Juneteenth and urging Congress and the President to make it a federal holiday; the resolution also encourages businesses to allow workers and students to attend commemorations.
The Rules Committee voted Oct. 28 to forward a resolution that asks the City and County of San Francisco to designate June 19 as Juneteenth and urges the President and Congress to make it a federal holiday.
Preston Gilgore, presenting for Supervisors in Districts 5 and 10, said the resolution is part of a national movement to publicly recognize Juneteenth — the commemoration of the June 19, 1865 announcement in Galveston, Texas that the last enslaved Americans were informed of their freedom — and to encourage local employers to allow workers and students to attend celebrations without academic or employment penalties. Gilgore called the measure a ‘‘call to action’’ for the Board to collaborate with labor and business to implement the idea locally.
There were no public commenters on the item. Supervisors Stephanie, Marr and Chair Ronan recorded ‘‘aye’’ votes and the motion passed without objection; the resolution will be considered by the full Board.
