MS SC605

Recognizes June 19 as "Juneteenth Freedom Day" in Mississippi to commemorate the date slaves in Galveston, Texas learned of their freedom on June 19, 1865, nearly two years after the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.

Acknowledges Juneteenth as the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States and emphasizes education, achievement, and reflection on the African-American experience.

Designates June 19 as a day of commemoration, recognition, and observation that celebrates the ideals of liberty and justice for all citizens across all races, ethnicities, religions, and nationalities.

Explicitly states that this recognition is not to be recognized as a legal holiday.