Rename South 37th Street Underpass to Juneteenth Freedom Underpass

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The Recreation and Parks Commission recommended this name change in December 2021. Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the United States on June 19, 1865. If approved, new signs replace current ones at no specified cost.

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Votes

To adopt said resolution

Moved by: Councilmember Johnson IIISeconded by: Councilmember Jimenez
Passed

6 to 0

Thomas K. ButtAye
Nathaniel BatesAye
Claudia JimenezAye
Demnlus Johnson IIIAye
Gayle McLaughlinAye
Eduardo MartinezAye
Melvin WillisAbsent