H.R. No. 2603
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Jim Jamail 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, Mr. Jamail is president of Jamail & Smith
Construction, a Houston firm with more than 25 years of experience
in completing public and private construction projects throughout
the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, In 2007, this public-spirited Galveston native
donated the services of his company to construct and install the
base of the Ashton Villa Juneteenth Monument, and his act of
generosity resulted in a savings of more than $18,000 for the Texas
Emancipation Juneteenth Cultural and Historical Commission; and
WHEREAS, Through his dedication, Jim Jamail 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 Jim Jamail 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. Jamail 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. 2603 was adopted by the House on May
31, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House