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Mayor will proclaim Juneteenth Freedom Day on June 19, 2026
Summary
The mayor announced a proclamation recognizing Juneteenth Freedom Day on June 19, 2026, noting the 1865 arrival of federal troops in Galveston that led to the notification of formerly enslaved people of their freedom.
The council moved on to mayoral proclamations, and the mayor said he will issue a proclamation recognizing Juneteenth Freedom Day on June 19, 2026. The proclamation referenced the arrival of federal troops in Galveston, Texas in 1865 and described Juneteenth as a defining moment in the pursuit of liberty in the United States.
The proclamation was announced on the council agenda and will appear in the borough’s proclamation schedule; no further action was recorded in the meeting transcript.
