Commemorating the observance of the 4th Annual Juneteenth Day in the State of New York, on June 19, 2024

This bill is a ceremonial resolution that asks the New York State Legislature to pause its work on June 19, 2024, to honor Juneteenth. It recognizes the historical significance of the day, which marks the effective end of slavery in the United States in 1865. The resolution does not create a new law or change any policies; instead, it serves as a formal acknowledgment of the holiday. The text is intended to be sent to the New York Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus.