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Senate Commemorates June 19, 2023, as Juneteenth National Independence Day

The Senate officially commemorates June 19, 2023, as Juneteenth National Independence Day. This resolution recognizes the historical significance of the date in 1865 when news of the end of slavery reached the Southwestern States. It supports the continued nationwide celebration of this federal holiday to promote understanding of US history and heritage.
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Formal Senate commemoration of June 19, 2023, as Juneteenth National Independence Day.
Support for continued national celebration to educate citizens about the history of emancipation and freedom in the United States.
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A resolution commemorating June 19, 2023, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States.
Print number: SRES 263
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Process start date: 2023-06-21