HR569: The Original Resolution Recognizing Al Edwards as the Father of Juneteenth
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- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
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.
Plain-language summary
This resolution honors former Texas State Representative Al Edwards for his role in creating Juneteenth as an official state holiday in Texas. Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, commemorates when enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas learned of their freedom in 1865. The resolution recognizes Edwards' work passing Texas House Bill 1016, which made Texas the first state to officially recognize this holiday. Five members of Congress sponsored this resolution. The bill is currently in the introductory stage in Congress.
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HR569: The Original Resolution Recognizing Al Edwards as the Father of Juneteenth
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Sponsors
Al Green
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (4)
Maxine Waters
Bennie Thompson
Andre Carson
Bonnie Coleman