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Flores, Dora <br />From:Flores, Gaston <br />Sent:Monday, April 15, 2024 2:28 PM <br />To:eComment <br />Subject:FW: Contact the City Council Submission <br /> <br />From: notify@proudcity.com <notify@proudcity.com> <br />Sent: Monday, April 15, 2024 2:13 PM <br />To: Flores, Gaston <GFlores@santa-ana.org> <br />Subject: Contact the City Council Submission <br /> <br /> Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. <br />Name <br />Johnice Williams <br /> <br />Email <br /> <br /> <br />Address <br /> <br />Anaheim, California 92816 <br /> <br />United States <br />Map It <br />Who is this message for? <br /> Mayor Valerie Amezcua <br /> <br />Comments or questions <br />I am writing in support of the Orange County Heritage Council (OCHC) putting on Juneteenth in Centennial Park on Saturday, <br />June 15, 2024. The OCHC founded the Juneteenth Celebration in Centennial Park in June 2021 as an African American <br />community based event in the long tradition of Freedom Day festivals since 1865 in Texas.This event holds great significance for <br />me and our community as there is rich history and tradition. <br /> <br />My dedication to attending the festival with my family and friends, treating it like a family reunion, speaks to the sense of <br />community and connection that events like these can foster. It's heartwarming to see how this celebration has evolved over the <br />years, carrying on the spirit of unity and cultural pride. <br /> <br />My advocacy for the continuation of this event and the preservation of this community's traditions is commendable. It's important <br />for cultural events like Juneteenth to be upheld and celebrated, providing a space for communities to come together, honor their <br /> <br />heritage, and educate others about their history. <br /> <br />My voice as a taxpayer and member of the community is valuable, and it's essential that my concerns about dignity, respect, and <br />cultural preservation are heard and addressed. By supporting OCHC events like the Juneteenth Celebration, I am not only <br />honoring the past but also shaping a more inclusive and vibrant future for the community. <br /> <br />Thank you for listening to our story and to your commitment as a city to keeping this important tradition alive with passion and <br />dedication. I hope that the Juneteenth Celebration continues to stay in the hands of the Orange County Heritage Council, as <br />their 45 years is not only serving the community, they are saving our history, providing resources, and bringing joy and unity to <br />all who participate. <br />Post Body <br />I am writing in support of the Orange County Heritage Council (OCHC) putting on Juneteenth in Centennial Park on Saturday, <br /> <br />June 15, 2024. The OCHC founded the Juneteenth Celebration in Centennial Park in June 2021 as an African American <br />39 <br /> <br />