81R32899 JNC-D
By: Edwards H.R. No. 2367
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dwayne Jones has long been a valued supporter of the
celebration of Juneteenth in Galveston; and
WHEREAS, An official state holiday since 1980, Juneteenth
commemorates an important milestone in human rights in Texas, the
first reading of the Emancipation Proclamation in Galveston on June
19, 1865, by Union general Gordon Granger, which effectively freed
the 250,000 slaves in Texas at the end of the Civil War; and
WHEREAS, Dwayne Jones is the executive director of the
Galveston Historical Foundation, one of the nation's largest local
preservation organizations; in addition to supporting the
installation of the state Juneteenth monument, he has assisted with
the annual Juneteenth Celebration at Ashton Villa and other
historic African American events on Galveston Island; and
WHEREAS, Through his ongoing efforts, Mr. Jones has helped to
ensure a continued awareness of this landmark event, not only in
Galveston but also across the state; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Dwayne Jones for his notable support of
Juneteenth activities and extend to him sincere best wishes for
continued success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Jones as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.