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CA SCR91
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Introduced
6/18/2020
Primary Sponsor
Steven Bradford
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AI Summary
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Recognizes June 19, 2020, as Juneteenth to honor the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States
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Urges Californians to celebrate Juneteenth as a day to reflect on the significant historical and cultural contributions of African Americans
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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
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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
Full Bill Text
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