A formal position or approval by the Board: Celebrating Juneteenth as a day of reflection, empowerment, and commemoration of Black freedom and excellence in the City and County of San Francisco. In short: a symbolic stance, not a binding law.
Resolution celebrating Juneteenth as a day of reflection, empowerment, and commemoration of Black freedom and excellence in the City and County of San Francisco; and urging all San Franciscans to join in honoring this important day.
How it got here
The resolution celebrating Juneteenth in San Francisco originated from a recognition of the holiday's significance and the city's historical observance of it.
Juneteenth was officially recognized as a federal holiday following the passage of the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act.
Mayor Breed signed an order declaring June 19th an official holiday in San Francisco, encouraging participation in Juneteenth events.
The Board of Supervisors, led by Supervisor Shamann Walton and co-sponsored by several others, introduced a resolution celebrating Juneteenth as a day of reflection and empowerment.
The resolution was referred for adoption without committee reference at the next Board meeting.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record