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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Steve Greenberg has proven himself to be a valued |
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supporter of the Juneteenth celebration 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 effectively freed |
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the 250,000 slaves in Texas at the end of the Civil War; and |
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WHEREAS, Born and raised in Galveston, Mr. Greenberg has long |
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played a leading role in civic affairs; he is a former member of the |
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Galveston City Council and the founder of the Galveston Coalition |
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of Concerned Taxpayers; and |
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WHEREAS, The vice president of Landry's Restaurants, |
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Mr. Greenberg has represented his employer at the annual Juneteenth |
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Banquet and Ashton Villa Prayer Vigil and Breakfast, and he has also |
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benefited numerous African American programs and activities on |
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Galveston Island; in 2008, he created the Landry's Juneteenth |
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Annual Award, which honors the valuable contributions of local |
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citizens; and |
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WHEREAS, Through his dedication, Steve Greenberg has helped |
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to heighten awareness of the history of Juneteenth for visitors and |
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residents of Galveston alike; 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 Steve Greenberg for his outstanding |
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efforts in behalf of Juneteenth activities in Galveston and extend |
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to him sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Greenberg as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |