Bill Text: TX SR667 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing the Juneteenth Cultural Celebration Gala in El Paso.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-05-25 - Reported enrolled [SR667 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-SR667-Enrolled.html
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| WHEREAS, The Juneteenth Cultural Celebration Gala is | ||
| taking place on June 17, 2023, hosted by YWCA El Paso del Norte | ||
| Region; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The oldest known observance commemorating the end | ||
| of slavery in the United States, Juneteenth celebrates the | ||
| emancipation in June 1865 of enslaved African Americans in Texas; | ||
| and | ||
| WHEREAS, The Juneteenth Cultural Celebration Gala is | ||
| honoring the holiday with a much-anticipated black-tie event at | ||
| Abraham Chavez Theatre; the gala includes a reception, an art | ||
| auction, and a Juneteenth history exhibit, as well as | ||
| performances highlighting Black excellence in the arts through | ||
| the decades; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Proceeds will benefit YWCA El Paso del Norte | ||
| Region and The Great Khalid Foundation and will support both | ||
| organizations' art, music, and cultural enrichment programs for | ||
| early childhood and school-aged children throughout the | ||
| Borderplex region; and | ||
| WHEREAS, More than 150 years after emancipation was | ||
| proclaimed in Texas, Juneteenth continues to inspire gatherings | ||
| that pay tribute to the myriad achievements and immeasurable | ||
| fortitude of the African American community, and the Juneteenth | ||
| Cultural Celebration Gala is furthering that proud tradition in | ||
| the El Paso area; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th | ||
| Legislature, hereby commemorate the Juneteenth Cultural | ||
| Celebration Gala hosted by YWCA El Paso del Norte Region and | ||
| extend to all those in attendance sincere best wishes for a | ||
| memorable and meaningful event; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be | ||
| prepared for YWCA El Paso del Norte Region as an expression of | ||
| high regard from the Texas Senate. | ||
| Blanco | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on May 25, 2023. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
