SR 5 Arkansas Senate · 2024 Second Extraordinary Session

TO RECOGNIZE THE OBSERVANCE OF JUNETEENTH ON JUNE 19, 2024.

This Senate resolution formally recognizes the observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day on June 19, 2024, within the Arkansas State Senate. The measure acknowledges the historical significance of the day, which commemorates the announcement of the end of slavery in the United States on June 19, 1865. By adopting this resolution, the Senate honors the legacy of African Americans and their descendants while aligning with the federal designation of Juneteenth as a national holiday.
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Introduced Jun 19, 2024 Last action Jun 19, 2024
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