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Parkland issues proclamations for vitiligo awareness, Juneteenth and gun-violence awareness month
Summary
The commission issued proclamations recognizing June as Vitiligo Awareness Month, designated June 19 as Juneteenth Day, and declared June as National Gun Violence Awareness Month, honoring local nonprofits and volunteers.
At Wednesday’s meeting the Parkland City Commission read and adopted several proclamations recognizing community causes and observances.
Vice Mayor Bridal presented a proclamation designating June 2026 as Vitiligo Awareness Month and cited a local nonprofit, beautifully unblemished, founded by Tanya Johnson, for peer support and outreach. The commission also read a Juneteenth proclamation marking June 19, 2026, citing the historical context of the Emancipation Proclamation and General Granger’s 1865 announcement at Galveston; the proclamation acknowledged Parkland resident Kaseya Early and her nonprofit Seeds of Mana for relief work. Commissioner Murphy Salimoni presented a proclamation declaring June National Gun Violence Awareness Month, referenced CDC and state data on firearm-related child and teen deaths, and recognized local members of Moms Demand Action for advocacy since the Sandy Hook tragedy.
The proclamations were ceremonial, followed by photo opportunities and brief remarks; no formal votes or policy directives were tied to the proclamations at this meeting.
