Texas House of Representatives commemorates the 160th anniversary of the first Juneteenth celebration and extends best wishes to Galveston residents.

The Texas House of Representatives commemorates the 160th anniversary of the first Juneteenth celebration, which began in Galveston on June 19, 1865. The resolution extends best wishes to the people of Galveston as they observe the holiday. The city of Galveston, where General Gordon Granger issued General Order No. 3 declaring the freedom of all slaves in Texas, has remained a central location for Juneteenth celebrations. The resolution highlights the historical significance of Juneteenth and its evolution into a federal holiday, Juneteenth National Independence Day, established in 2021.

Texas House of Representatives commemorates the 160th anniversary of the first Juneteenth celebration and extends best wishes to Galveston residents.

The Texas House of Representatives commemorates the 160th anniversary of the first Juneteenth celebration, which began in Galveston on June 19, 1865. The resolution extends best wishes to the people of Galveston as they observe the holiday. The city of Galveston, where General Gordon Granger issued General Order No. 3 declaring the freedom of all slaves in Texas, has remained a central location for Juneteenth celebrations. The resolution highlights the historical significance of Juneteenth and its evolution into a federal holiday, Juneteenth National Independence Day, established in 2021.