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CA SCR91

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

6/18/2020

Primary Sponsor

Steven Bradford

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes June 19, 2020, as Juneteenth to honor the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States

  • Urges Californians to celebrate Juneteenth as a day to reflect on the significant historical and cultural contributions of African Americans

  • 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

  • References California law requiring the Governor to proclaim the third Saturday in June as "Juneteenth National Freedom Day" annually

Legislative Description

Juneteenth.

Last Action

Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS.

6/18/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules6/18/2020

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