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House of Representatives
Session of 2017 - 2018 Regular Session

MEMORANDUM

Posted: June 11, 2018 02:18 PM
From: Representative Susan C. Helm
To: All House members
Subject: Juneteenth National Freedon Day
 

Previously, we passed House Resolution 322 recognizing "Juneteenth National Freedom Day" for 2012. In both the 2013-2014 legislative session and the 2015-2016 legislative session a bill was introduced by the House and was considered once in the Senate to name Juneteenth as an annual observance on June 19th.

In the near future, I plan to re-introduce this legislation that will establish "Juneteenth National Freedom Day" as an annual observance for the Commonwealth.

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Today, this commemorates African-American freedom by emphasizing education and achievement. It is recognized annually in approximately 37 states nationwide.

Please join me in co-sponsoring this legislation.


Introduced as HB2488