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Benton County proclaims June 19 as Juneteenth; NAACP representative reads proclamation
Summary
The Benton County Board of Commissioners adopted Proclamation P2024-013 recognizing June 19, 2024 as Juneteenth. John Phillips IV read the proclamation and invited the public to the NAACP’s Juneteenth celebration at LBCC.
The Benton County Board of Commissioners on June 18 adopted Proclamation P2024-013 recognizing June 19, 2024 as Juneteenth.
John Phillips IV read the proclamation during the meeting, describing Juneteenth as a day that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and urging community reflection, education and participation in local commemorations. Phillips invited residents to an NAACP Juneteenth event at Linn-Benton Community College scheduled for June 19.
Commissioner (speaker 2) moved to approve the proclamation; the board approved it by voice vote. The proclamation encourages community events and educational activities to honor African American heritage and the resilience of generations who fought for freedom and justice.
No public comment on the proclamation was recorded at the meeting. The board moved on to other agenda items after the proclamation vote.
