Mayor Rozell Recognizes Juneteenth by Proclamation

06-21-2012

Denise Bell
Post Managing Editor

On Tuesday evening, Mayor Darren Rozell, acknowledged Juneteenth in recognition of the emancipation of slaves in Texas and read the following official Proclamation before a large crowd in attendance at the regularly scheduled City Council meeting.

Proclamation

Whereas, on June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger landed in Galveston and issued a general order declaring the emancipation of slaves in Texas, and

Whereas, this date signifies the end of slavery in Texas and is a date different from the emancipation celebrations in other states, and

Whereas, celebrations commemorating this historic date have occurred since 1866 in the State of Texas, and

Whereas, African-American’s cheerful celebrations reflect a rich and enduring culture, a benevolence for life, and a true understanding of liberty,

Whereas, on Tuesday, June 19, 2012, the celebration will start at 4:00 p.m. and run as long as people wish to celebrate;

Now, Therefore, I, Darren Rozell, Mayor of the City of Forney, Texas, do hereby proclaim Tuesday, June 19, 2012, as

Juneteenth

in the City of Forney and encourage all citizens to recognize the significance of this day and to join in the jubilation and celebration of the day.

In witness Whereof, I hereunto set my hand and official seal this 19th day of June, 2012.

Darren Rozell,
Mayor