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Farmington Hills council recognizes student artists, Girl Scout Gold Award and proclaims Juneteenth and Pride Month
Summary
At its June 8 meeting the council honored student winners of a 250th-anniversary poster contest, recognized a Girl Scout Gold Award recipient and read proclamations recognizing Juneteenth and LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in Farmington Hills.
The Farmington Hills City Council opened its June 8 meeting with recognition of student artists selected for the city’s America 250 poster contest. Skyler Smith, a freshman at North Farmington High School, described her winning artwork, "Unshaken, a 250-year legacy." The winning posters will be displayed around the city during the 250th celebration.
The council also recognized Miriam Duncan, a Gold Award recipient from the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan, who described her literacy project — a book, accompanying curriculum and classroom visits — and said the project is available online. The mayor presented certificates and invited the students to a group photo.
Mayor Teresa Rich read a proclamation formally recognizing June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth in Farmington Hills and announced a free Juneteenth concert at the Hawk Theater on June 19. (The city and speakers used the term "Junth" in the transcript; the city’s proclamation marks the federal holiday commonly styled 'Juneteenth.')
Council Member Dr. Starkman read a proclamation proclaiming June 2026 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in Farmington Hills, citing the city’s human rights ordinance and local library teen group "Alphabet Soup." Dr. Starkman noted the special services and cultural programs that support inclusivity.
The recognitions and proclamations concluded the meeting’s opening segment before staff presentations and the public hearing on the budget.
