HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/09/2026 Work SessionCITY OF
IRDUNN
NORTH CAROLINA
Juneteenth 2026
P2026-12 ATT# 1
06-09-2026
WHEREAS, Juneteenth has been celebrated annually since June 19, 1866, to mark the abolition of sanctioned
slavery in the United States; and
WHEREAS, on September 22, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation,
declaring that as of January 1, 1863 all enslaved people in the rebellious area would be thenceforward and
forever free; changing the nature of the Civil War; and
WHEREAS, in addition to freeing enslaved people held in Confederate States, the Emancipation Proclamation
enable African Americans to enlist in the Union Arm as U.S. Colored Troops; and
WHEREAS, it took almost three more years of conflict and loss to bring about the end of the Civil War, and the
ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution in December 1865, to officially end
slavery in the United States; and
WHEREAS, the news of freedom disseminated gradually throughout the nation; on June 19, 1865, two months
after the official surrender of the Confederacy at Appomattox, Union Soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and
issued General Order No. 3 announcing freedom to some of the last enslaved people in the united States; and
WHEREAS, in 2026, America celebrates the 2501h anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence
marking the freedom of the United States, though not all Americans were truly free, and
WHEREAS, despite more than 150 years sine the abolition of slavery, there remain economic, institution and
social barriers for Black people in America; and
WHEREAS, on this anniversary each year, organizations and individuals throughout North Carolina and our
nation celebrate African American history, heritage, culture, and freedom with events and ceremonies that
reflect the power of community, family, art, and tradition in the face of oppression; and
WHEREAS, the North Carolina General Assembly established in 2008 the North Carolina African American
Heritage Commission to preserve, protect, and promote African American history, art and culture for all people
in addition to stewarding NC Freedom Park in Raleigh, dedicated to the African American fight for freedom; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dunn encourages people to observe Juneteenth as an opportunity to reflect, rejoice, and
work in community toward a brighter future as we continue to address racial injustices in our society today;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that I, Mayor William P. Elmore Jr., of the City of Dunn do hereby proclaim
June 19, 2026 as "Juneteenth" in the City of Dunn and commend its observance to all residents.
Proclaimed this the 9th day of June, 2026.
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MEDICALLY RETIRING MAX
A CANINE ASSIGNED TO THE DUNN POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, police canine MAX has faithfully served the Dunn Police Department since he was
placed into service in June 2024 and upon adoption of this Resolution, will medically retire
June 9, 2024; and
WHEREAS, MAX, a specially trained Belgian Malinois has rendered a valuable service to the
Dunn Police Department along with the community in which he served; and
WHEREAS, MAX has performed his canine responsibilities as a professional police service K-
9 with the highest standards; and
WHEREAS, MAX has been diagnosed with a terminal cancerous tumor near his brain and
though limited treatment options are available, MAX would be unable to work and fulfill his
duties while receiving treatment and even with such treatment, the treating veterinarian
opines that there is no guarantee that such treatment would extend MAX's life beyond one
additional year of either life or of service; and
WHEREAS, should MAX be medically retired and declared surplus by the City of Dunn, Officer
Cody Chavis, handler for MAX, has agreed to assume full responsibility for the physical and
financial welfare, upkeep, and medical care of MAX; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dunn does now
medically retire Canine MAX and in accordance with NCGS §160A-266(d), declares Canine
MAX to be surplus property and transfers ownership of MAX to his assigned handler, Office
Cody Chavis, who henceforth assumes full responsibility for the physical and financial
welfare, upkeep, and medical care of MAX.
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William P. Elmore, Jr,. �ayor
Att st:
Melissa Mat ' City erk
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF HARNETT
RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
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This Release and Hold Harmless Agreement executed this97Day of June, 2026, by
Cody Chavis, K9 officer with the Dunn Police Department, and City of Dunn, 401 E. Broad
Street, Dunn, N.C., 28334
In consideration of a resolution by the Dunn City Council (i) declaring K9 Max as
surplus property, (ii) medically retiring K9 Max due to a terminal illness, and (iii) transferring
ownership of K9 Max to his handler Officer Cody Chavis of the Dunn Police Department, the
said Cody Chavis does hereby accept receipt and ownership of K9 Max AS -IS, without
warranty of any kind express or implied, and with full knowledge of K9 Max's terminal medical
condition and in so doing, does fully and unconditionally release and forever hold harmless
the City of Dunn, its elected officials, managers, and employees, including the Dunn Police
Department, its Chief, and employees, from any and all past, present, or future claims,
losses, liabilities, demands, actions, causes of action or any other liability, whether in
contract, tort, or otherwise arising out of the medical condition of K9 Max and does
acknowledge that upon execution of this Release and Hold Harmless Agreement, the said
Officer Cody Chavis will thereafter be solely responsible for the physical and financial
welfare, upkeep, responsibility, and medical care of K9 Max.
This Release and Hold Harmless Agreement is binding upon the parties, their heirs,
personal representatives, successors, agents, and assigns.
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JusliniHembree, City Manager
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Melissa Matti, y Clerk 2'•. SEAL
Cody Chavis