House Bill 569 - The Original Resolution Recognizing Al Edwards as the Father of Juneteenth

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-06-30

Recent Activity

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Alternative Names

The Original Resolution Recognizing Al Edwards as the Father of Juneteenth

The Original Resolution Recognizing Al Edwards as the Father of Juneteenth

Recognizing former Texas State Representative Al Edwards as the father of Juneteenth and showing appreciation for successfully passing Texas House Bill 1016, making Texas the first State to recognize Juneteenth (June 19) as an official State holiday.

Associated Legislation

Policy Areas

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Potential Impact

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]

Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]

Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]

Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]

Committees and Subcommittees

Oversight and Accountability Committee

Variations and Revisions