118th Congress · HOUSE RESOLUTIONBILL

H.Res. 569The Original Resolution Recognizing Al Edwards as the Father of Juneteenth

Recognizing former Texas State Representative Al Edwards as the father of Juneteenth and showing appreciation for successfully passing Texas House Bill 1016, making Texas the first State to recognize Juneteenth (June 19) as an official State holiday.

Civil rights and liberties, minority issues
Introduced Jun 30, 2023
Last action Jun 30, 2023
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SummaryCRS Summary

This resolution recognizes former Texas State Representative Al Edwards as the father of Juneteenth and shows appreciation for his work to garner recognition for the day.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 2 actions
Jun 30, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 30, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.