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June 9 proclaimed George Floyd Day in Harris County

Medical examiner lists George Floyd’s death as homicide

(Christopher Harris via AP)

This undated handout photo provided by Christopher Harris shows George Floyd. The mayor of Minneapolis called Wednesday, May 27, 2020, for criminal charges to be filed against officer Derek Chauvin, who is seen on video kneeling against the neck of handcuffed Floyd, who complained that he could not breathe and died in police custody.

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June 9 has been proclaimed George Floyd Day in Harris County.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo tweeted the announcement Monday afternoon.

HARRIS COUNTY, TX — We must never forget the name George Floyd or the global movement he has inspired. I’m proud to announce that tomorrow I will proclaim Tuesday, June 9th, George Floyd Day in Harris County.
— Lina Hidalgo (@LinaHidalgoTX) June 8, 2020

Judge Hidalgo said we must never forget the name George Floyd or the global movement he inspired.

Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer, however he was born and raised in Houston.

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June 9 proclaimed George Floyd Day in Harris County

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