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CA SR78

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Failed

11/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

Robert Huff

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes June 19, 2016, as the 151st anniversary of Juneteenth, the oldest African American holiday observance in the United States
  • Commemorates June 19, 1865, when General Gordon Granger issued General Order No. 3 in Galveston, Texas, freeing the last enslaved people in America, nearly 2.5 years after the Emancipation Proclamation
  • Urges Californians to celebrate Juneteenth as a day to honor African American contributions to United States history and their role in promoting unity and equality
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the author

Legislative Description

Relative to the 151st anniversary of Juneteenth.

Last Action

From committee without further action.

11/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules6/6/2016

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