SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 667
         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 State of Texas, 88th
  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 from the Texas Senate.
 
  Blanco
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 25, 2023.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate