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File #: 2021-1590    Version: 1
Type: Proclamation Status: Adopted
File created: 6/7/2021 In control: City Council
On agenda: 6/8/2021 Final action: 6/8/2021
Enactment date: 6/8/2021 Enactment #: 368
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Title: WHEREAS, in preparation for the Juneteenth Holiday and events, Stop the Violence will be hosting a Juneteenth District 2 (D2) Kickoff Fest on Saturday, June 12th at Chartiers City Park; and,
Sponsors: Theresa Kail-Smith, All Members

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WHEREAS, in preparation for the Juneteenth Holiday and events, Stop the Violence will be hosting a Juneteenth District 2 (D2) Kickoff Fest on Saturday, June 12th at Chartiers City Park; and,

 

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WHEREAS, this free outdoors event will include speakers, vendors, bands and national entertainment. Also included will be a Youth Fun Zone, supported by Council President Theresa Kail Smith and organized by Save a Life Today Pittsburgh and UPMC will host a COVID Vaccination Program; and,

 

WHEREAS, June 18- 20th, Stop the Violence will host a Pittsburgh Basketball Showcase in honor of Cumberland Posey at the Mellon Park Basketball Courts and June 24-27th the 2021 W PA Juneteenth celebration and Pittsburgh Music Festival will occur in Downtown Pittsburgh; and, 

 

WHEREAS, the 5th Annual Juneteenth-Jubilee of Freemen’s reenactment Parade will be held on Saturday, June 26th and will celebrate the passage of the 13th and 15th Amendments ending chattel slavery and granting black voting rights in America; and,

 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commend Stop the Violence for commemorating this historic event; and,

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, June 12th to be “Juneteenth D2 Kickoff Fest Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.