Joint Resolution To Recognize The Observance Of Juneteenth On June 19, 2025

This joint resolution (SP 795) symbolically recognizes Juneteenth as an observance in Maine on June 19, 2025. It does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges the historical significance of Juneteenth - the commemoration of June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger announced the end of slavery in Galveston, Texas - aligning with Maine's existing recognition of Juneteenth as a state holiday since 2022. The resolution encourages Mainers to participate in Juneteenth observances, reflecting its importance in honoring the end of chattel slavery and advancing racial equity.