Fiscal Note
No appropriation is required.
Title
Recognizing the fourth annual Civic Season from Juneteenth to Independence Day.
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WHEREAS, Civic Season unites our newest federal holiday, Juneteenth, with our oldest, Independence Day, inviting us to understand our past and shape our future; and
WHEREAS, many transformative pieces of Civil Rights legislation were passed between June 19 and July 4, including passage of the Civil Rights Act on July 2, 1964; and
WHEREAS, Civic Season invites each of us to examine history from diverse perspectives; and
WHEREAS, Civic Season provides space for building community and collaboration; and
WHEREAS, Civic Season reminds us to intentionally work to alleviate the barriers to equitable and inclusive participation in our democracy; and
WHEREAS, it is up to each of us to continuously work to sustain and strengthen our democracy;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Madison will celebrate the fourth annual Civic Season from Juneteenth to Independence Day; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that each Madison resident is encouraged to learn, reflect, and mobilize to shape our future.