DE SCR32

Officially recognizes June 19, 2025, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day" in Delaware, commemorating the 160th anniversary of the date Union General Gordon Granger announced the emancipation of enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865

Acknowledges Delaware's historical connection to slavery, noting it was one of the last two states where slavery was legal until the 13th Amendment's ratification on December 18, 1865, and that Delaware did not ratify the 13th Amendment until February 1901

References Governor John Carney's signing of House Bill No. 119 on October 27, 2021, which established Juneteenth as a state holiday in Delaware

Encourages Delaware residents to reflect on the significant roles and contributions of African Americans throughout state and national history

Calls for celebration of the day with appropriate activities and events honoring the legacy of those who endured and overcame slavery