H.R. No. 2601
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Steve Greenberg has proven himself to be a valued
supporter of the Juneteenth celebration in Galveston; and
WHEREAS, An official state holiday since 1980, Juneteenth
celebrates 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, Born and raised in Galveston, Mr. Greenberg has long
played a leading role in civic affairs; he is a former member of the
Galveston City Council and the founder of the Galveston Coalition
of Concerned Taxpayers; and
WHEREAS, The vice president of Landry's Restaurants,
Mr. Greenberg has represented his employer at the annual Juneteenth
Banquet and Ashton Villa Prayer Vigil and Breakfast, and he has also
benefited numerous African American programs and activities on
Galveston Island; in 2008, he created the Landry's Juneteenth
Annual Award, which honors the valuable contributions of local
citizens; and
WHEREAS, Through his dedication, Steve Greenberg has helped
to heighten awareness of the history of Juneteenth for visitors and
residents of Galveston alike; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Steve Greenberg for his outstanding
efforts in behalf of Juneteenth activities in Galveston 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. Greenberg as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Edwards
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2601 was adopted by the House on May
31, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House