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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Dr. Ben Raimer has long been a valued supporter of |
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Juneteenth festivities in Galveston; and |
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WHEREAS, An official state holiday since 1980, Juneteenth |
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celebrates an important milestone in human rights in Texas, the |
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first reading of the Emancipation Proclamation in Galveston on June |
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19, 1865, by Union general Gordon Granger, which freed the 250,000 |
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slaves in Texas at the end of the Civil War; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Raimer is a board-certified pediatrician and the |
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senior vice president for health policy and legislative affairs at |
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The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston; a leading |
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member of his profession, he has also distinguished himself through |
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his engagement in a number of community organizations and |
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activities; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the years, this public-spirited citizen has |
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given generously of his time and resources to benefit numerous |
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Juneteenth events in Galveston; a sponsor and participant in the |
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annual Juneteenth Banquet for many years, Dr. Raimer has also made |
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possible the Galveston Ashton Villa Juneteenth Monument Lighting |
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Project, and he hosted a meeting of the Texas Emancipation |
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Juneteenth Cultural and Historical Commission at the Sealy Mansion |
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in Galveston several years ago; and |
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WHEREAS, The support of this distinguished physician, |
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administrator, and community leader of this important annual |
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observance has helped to keep the spirit of Juneteenth alive in the |
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city of its origin; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Dr. Ben Raimer for his ongoing support |
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of Juneteenth activities in Galveston and extend to him sincere |
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best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Dr. Raimer as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Edwards |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2365 was adopted by the House on May |
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25, 2009, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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