[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 105 (Wednesday, June 16, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H2827]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATING BOULDER COUNTY, COLORADO, ON JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION

  (Mr. NEGUSE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. NEGUSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Boulder County 
on their inaugural Juneteenth celebration this year.
  In 1863, President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, 
freeing millions of enslaved people. Two years later, on June 19, 1865, 
the impact of this proclamation reached Texas, where the last enslaved 
people were liberated when Union soldiers marched into Galveston to 
deliver the news.
  Over 150 years have since passed, and while there is still much work 
to be done in the fight for racial justice and equality, we celebrate 
the resilience of Black Americans and the long struggle for freedom and 
justice that they have led.
  I am incredibly proud that Boulder County is holding an inaugural 
Juneteenth event. By exposing more people to the importance of this day 
and educating our community, we have the power to make a difference in 
Boulder County.
  Thank you to everyone for putting the work in to organize this event, 
and I look forward to celebrating the event with you.

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