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Covington issues proclamations for Kent Lake baseball champions, Juneteenth and Pride Month
Summary
Council presented proclamations recognizing the Kent Lake High School state baseball champions, Juneteenth (June 19) and Pride Month (June 2026). Representatives accepted the proclamations and thanked the council.
The Covington City Council used its public communications segment on June 9 to recognize several community observances and achievements. The council presented a proclamation honoring the Kent Lake High School Falcons for winning the state baseball championship on May 30, 2026; the team and coaching staff received the proclamation and the coach thanked the council for recognizing the players’ perseverance.
The council also read and adopted a Juneteenth proclamation recognizing June 19, 2026 as a day to commemorate emancipation and to recommit to equity and justice; Gail, representing the city’s equity, culture and social justice subcommittee, accepted the proclamation and commented on plans for further community observance.
Finally, the council proclaimed June 2026 as Pride Month in Covington, citing the Stonewall Uprising as the historical origin and urging residents and businesses to support inclusion and equal opportunity; attendees thanked staff and council for the recognition.
These proclamations were ceremonial recognitions; no formal policy actions followed during the meeting.
