H.R. No. 2605
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Heber Taylor 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. Taylor serves as editor of the oldest newspaper
in Texas, the Galveston County Daily News; the paper is the flagship
publication of Southern Newspapers and caters to 33,000 weekday
subscribers; and
WHEREAS, The Daily News provides exceptional coverage of
Juneteenth and helps keep the public informed about related
activities; the paper is the only daily news service in the county,
and its support over the past decade has contributed to increased
participation in the observance; and
WHEREAS, Through his dedication, Heber Taylor 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 Heber Taylor 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. Taylor 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. 2605 was adopted by the House on May
31, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House