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DE SCR130
Concurrent Resolution
Status
6/13/2024
Primary Sponsor
Darius Brown
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AI Summary
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Proclaims June 19, 2024, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day" in the State of Delaware
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Commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger issued General Order Number Three in Galveston, Texas, informing enslaved Americans of their emancipation
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Notes that slavery was officially outlawed nationwide on December 18, 1865, with the 13th Amendment ratification, which freed enslaved people in Kentucky and Delaware
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Encourages Delaware residents to reflect upon the significant roles and contributions of African Americans throughout history and to celebrate with appropriate activities and events honoring this legacy
Legislative Description
Recognizing June 19, 2024, As "juneteenth National Independence Day" In The State Of Delaware.
Last Action
Passed In House by Voice Vote
6/18/2024