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Resolution · Res 0508-2026

Recognizing the history of Juneteenth and affirming the City of New York’s commitment to upholding the legacy of Juneteenth as a day of hope and celebration

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Resolution recognizing the history of Juneteenth and affirming the City of New York’s commitment to upholding the legacy of Juneteenth as a day of hope and celebration

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AdoptedLatest action Jun 11, 2026

New York City Council

Sponsor

Nantasha M. Williams

Council Member, District 27 · Democratic

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Summary

Recognizing the history of Juneteenth and affirming the City of New York’s commitment to upholding the legacy of Juneteenth as a day of hope and celebration.

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Where it stands

Approved and finalized.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Adopted

Committee

Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations

Cosponsors

Chris Banks, Rita C. Joseph and 7 others

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

  • Democratic9

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Recorded votes

  • Vote: P-C Item Approved by Comm

    Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International RelationsJun 10, 2026Result: passed

    (6) (0) (0) (1)

Full history

  1. Jun 11, 2026

    A Motion Was Made That This Resolution be Approved, by Council Approved by Voice vote.

    A motion was made that this Resolution be Approved, by Council approved by voice vote.

    NYC Council

  2. Jun 11, 2026

    Introduced

    This Resolution was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  3. Jun 11, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Resolution was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations

    NYC Council

  4. Jun 10, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Resolution was Hearing on P-C Item by Comm

    Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations

  5. Jun 10, 2026

    This Resolution Was P-c Item Approved by Comm

    This Resolution was P-C Item Approved by Comm

    Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations