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PA HR213
Resolution
Status
4/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Carol Hill-Evans
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AI Summary
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Recognizes June 19, 2025, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in Pennsylvania, commemorating June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas and announced the end of slavery in all regions of the United States
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Commemorates the 159-year tradition of African Americans celebrating Juneteenth, which marks when Major General Gordon Granger issued General Order No. 3 proclaiming all slaves free—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation
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Encourages Pennsylvania residents to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs
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Supports continued celebration of Juneteenth as an opportunity for Commonwealth residents to learn about the history and experiences that shaped the nation
Legislative Description
Recognizing June 19, 2025, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in Pennsylvania in commemoration of June 19, 1865, the date on which slavery was abolished finally in all regions of the United States.
Last Action
Referred to State Government
4/30/2025