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RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO RECOGNIZE AND DESIGNATE JUNETEENTH AS A PAID COUNTY HOLIDAY TO BE OBSERVED ON JUNE 19 OF EACH YEAR FOR NON-BARGAINING EMPLOYEES AND ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES COVERED BY COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS WHOSE AGREEMENTS PROVIDE FOR THIS HOLIDAY

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WHEREAS, Juneteenth commemorates the declaration of the abolition of slavery,
which occurred in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865; and
WHEREAS, although President Abraham Lincoln�s Emancipation Proclamation became
effective January 1, 1863 and the Civil War ended on April 9, 1865, Texas remained rebellious following the end of the Civil War; and
WHEREAS, Juneteenth recognizes the day all remaining slaves were freed; and
WHEREAS, many communities and organizations nationwide celebrate Juneteenth on June 19 of each year; and
WHEREAS, this Board would like to join those communities in recognizing and commemorating Juneteenth as it is a celebration of liberation and achievement for African Americans and the entire country,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that this Board directs the County Mayor or County Mayor�s designee to recognize and designate Juneteenth as a paid County holiday to be observed on June 19 of each year for non-bargaining employees and all other employees covered by collective bargaining agreements whose agreements provide for this holiday. In the event June 19 is on a Saturday or Sunday in any given year, the paid County holiday shall be observed on the following business day.