Recognizing former Texas State Representative Al Edwards as the father of Juneteenth and showing appreciation for successfully passing Texas House Bill 1016, making Texas the first State to recognize Juneteenth (June 19) as an official State holiday.
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Latest Action · June 30, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
The Original Resolution Recognizing Al Edwards as the Father of Juneteenth
This resolution recognizes former Texas State Representative Al Edwards as the father of Juneteenth and shows appreciation for his work to garner recognition for the day.
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