88R32868 BHH-D
By: Blanco S.R. No. 667
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Juneteenth Cultural Celebration Gala is taking
place on June 17, 2023, hosted by YWCA El Paso del Norte Region; and
WHEREAS, The oldest known observance commemorating the end of
slavery in the United States, Juneteenth celebrates the
emancipation in June 1865 of enslaved African Americans in Texas;
and
WHEREAS, The Juneteenth Cultural Celebration Gala is
honoring the holiday with a much-anticipated black-tie event at
Abraham Chavez Theatre; the gala includes a reception, an art
auction, and a Juneteenth history exhibit, as well as performances
highlighting Black excellence in the arts through the decades; and
WHEREAS, Proceeds will benefit YWCA El Paso del Norte Region
and The Great Khalid Foundation and will support both
organizations' art, music, and cultural enrichment programs for
early childhood and school-aged children throughout the Borderplex
region; and
WHEREAS, More than 150 years after emancipation was
proclaimed in Texas, Juneteenth continues to inspire gatherings
that pay tribute to the myriad achievements and immeasurable
fortitude of the African American community, and the Juneteenth
Cultural Celebration Gala is furthering that proud tradition in the
El Paso area; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby commemorate the Juneteenth Cultural Celebration Gala hosted
by YWCA El Paso del Norte Region and extend to all those in
attendance sincere best wishes for a memorable and meaningful
event; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for YWCA El Paso del Norte Region as an expression of high
regard by the Texas Senate.