AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT
Rather than limiting the focus of the monument to the commemoration of Juneteenth, the legislature supports the establishment of a monument to celebrate the contributions of African American Texans to the history of this state at the location previously approved for a Juneteenth monument.
RESOLVED
That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas hereby express support for the establishment of a monument to African American Texans on the grounds of the State Capitol at the location approved for a Juneteenth monument by the State Preservation Board in 2003.
That the secretary of state forward an official copy of this resolution to the executive director and members of the State Preservation Board.