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WHEREAS , by recognizing Juneteenth as a day of reflection , remembrance , and celebration , <br /> we reaffirm our commitment to building a society where every individual is valued , respected , <br /> and afforded the opportunity to thrive ; and <br /> WHEREAS , the lessons of Juneteenth resonate deeply with people of all backgrounds <br /> reminding us of the enduring power of hope , perseverance , and solidarity in the face of <br /> adversity ; <br /> NOW THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED that we , the Orange County Board of <br /> Commissioners , honor the significance of Juneteenth as a pivotal moment in our nation ' s <br /> history and reaffirm our commitment to upholding the values of freedom , justice , and equality <br /> for all . <br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we celebrate Juneteenth as a beacon of hope and <br /> inspiration and pledge to continue to journey toward a more inclusive , compassionate , and <br /> equitable society . <br /> BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that we proclaim June 19 , 2024 , as Juneteenth in Orange <br /> County and encourage all residents to join us in commemorating this historic occasion , <br /> reflecting on the lessons of the past and rededicating ourselves to the pursuit of a brighter <br /> future for generations to come . <br /> This , the 18t" day of June 2024 . <br /> E � <br /> '4,K Ja ezetta edford , ChdW <br /> Orange County Board of Commissioners <br /> 1 7 �n 5 52 <br /> we gift <br /> S <br />