City of Denton, TX
09/26/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/26/2024 11:15
Media Advisory: Denton Hosting IOOF Cemetery Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
DENTON, TX, Sept. 26, 2024 - On Friday, Sept. 27, the City of Denton will host a ribbon cutting in recognition of the removal of a discriminatory provision in the IOOF Cemetery Deed. On June 11, 2024, Denton District Court, made a finding that the original deed that granted the IOOF Cemetery to the City of Denton in 1933 contained a discriminatory provision and ordered that the discriminatory language was void and removed from the original instrument. This official order was filed in the deed records by the Denton County Clerk on June 13, 2024.
WHAT:
The City of Denton will celebrate the official removal of discriminatory language in the IOOF Cemetery Deed through a ribbon cutting ceremony.
WHEN:
Friday, Sept. 27, 2024
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
WHERE:
IOOF Cemetery
711 S. Carroll Boulevard
Denton, TX
WHO:
State and Federal Officials
City Officials
Community Activists and Representatives
WHY:
Denton City Council had previously addressed the discriminatory provision by Resolution No 2016-035 by declaring the discriminatory provision unenforceable and not to be recognized on any City owned or managed property. Taking the extra step to completely remove the language from Denton County Records reinforces the City's commitment to keeping Denton a place where everyone feels welcome and respected. Holding this ribbon cutting symbolizes the ceremonial re-opening of the cemetery free from the exclusionary restrictions in its deed.
Learn more about the removal of the discriminatory language, here.
Contact: Dustin Sternbeck, (940) 349-8251, [email protected]
(About Denton) Denton is a community like no other - we're welcoming, innovative, creative, diverse, unique and authentic. The City is a vibrant and growing community with many opportunities, no matter what your interest or passion. You're free to be whoever you are in a friendly atmosphere with a small-town vibe that's just a short drive away from the big city. And we invite your friends to discover Denton, too!
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