New York Assembly Resolution 811 commemorates the 5th Annual Juneteenth Day on June 19, 2025.

New York Assembly Resolution 811 commemorates the 5th Annual Juneteenth Day on June 19, 2025. Juneteenth, also known as "June nineteenth," is a holiday marking the end of slavery in the United States in 1865 in Galveston, Texas. The resolution highlights the historical significance of Juneteenth, the efforts of General Granger, and the ongoing commitment to making Juneteenth a federal holiday. It also notes the increasing number of cities and states creating Juneteenth committees and the celebrations that have taken place in various New York cities.

New York Assembly Resolution 811 commemorates the 5th Annual Juneteenth Day on June 19, 2025.

New York Assembly Resolution 811 commemorates the 5th Annual Juneteenth Day on June 19, 2025. Juneteenth, also known as "June nineteenth," is a holiday marking the end of slavery in the United States in 1865 in Galveston, Texas. The resolution highlights the historical significance of Juneteenth, the efforts of General Granger, and the ongoing commitment to making Juneteenth a federal holiday. It also notes the increasing number of cities and states creating Juneteenth committees and the celebrations that have taken place in various New York cities.