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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Jim Jamail 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, Mr. Jamail is president of Jamail & Smith |
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Construction, a Houston firm with more than 25 years of experience |
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in completing public and private construction projects throughout |
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the Lone Star State; and |
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WHEREAS, In 2007, this public-spirited Galveston native |
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donated the services of his company to construct and install the |
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base of the Ashton Villa Juneteenth Monument, and his act of |
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generosity resulted in a savings of more than $18,000 for the Texas |
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Emancipation Juneteenth Cultural and Historical Commission; and |
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WHEREAS, Through his dedication, Jim Jamail has helped to |
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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 Jim Jamail for his outstanding efforts |
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in behalf of Juneteenth activities in Galveston and extend to him |
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sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Jamail as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |