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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Juneteenth Cultural Celebration Gala is taking |
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place on June 17, 2023, hosted by YWCA El Paso del Norte Region; and |
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WHEREAS, The oldest known observance commemorating the end of |
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slavery in the United States, Juneteenth celebrates the |
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emancipation in June 1865 of enslaved African Americans in Texas; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The Juneteenth Cultural Celebration Gala is |
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honoring the holiday with a much-anticipated black-tie event at |
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Abraham Chavez Theatre; the gala includes a reception, an art |
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auction, and a Juneteenth history exhibit, as well as performances |
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highlighting Black excellence in the arts through the decades; and |
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WHEREAS, Proceeds will benefit YWCA El Paso del Norte Region |
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and The Great Khalid Foundation and will support both |
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organizations' art, music, and cultural enrichment programs for |
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early childhood and school-aged children throughout the Borderplex |
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region; and |
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WHEREAS, More than 150 years after emancipation was |
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proclaimed in Texas, Juneteenth continues to inspire gatherings |
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that pay tribute to the myriad achievements and immeasurable |
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fortitude of the African American community, and the Juneteenth |
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Cultural Celebration Gala is furthering that proud tradition in the |
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El Paso area; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature |
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hereby commemorate the Juneteenth Cultural Celebration Gala hosted |
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by YWCA El Paso del Norte Region and extend to all those in |
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attendance sincere best wishes for a memorable and meaningful |
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event; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for YWCA El Paso del Norte Region as an expression of high |
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regard by the Texas Senate. |