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Trinity County proclaims Juneteenth an official county holiday
Summary
The Trinity County Commissioners Court read and declared a proclamation recognizing Juneteenth as an official county holiday, noting the historical significance of June 19, 1865 and urging community reflection and unity.
The Trinity County Commissioners Court read and adopted a proclamation recognizing Juneteenth as an official county holiday.
During the meeting the clerk read the proclamation, noting that on June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston and announced the end of slavery for the region, making the Emancipation Proclamation effective in those areas. The proclamation states that recognizing Juneteenth offers the community an opportunity to reflect on history and to promote equity and inclusion.
The court's proclamation "does hereby proclaim and declare that Juneteenth shall be officially recognized as a holiday in Trinity County," according to the reading presented at the meeting.
What's next: The proclamation encourages residents to join in community observances and is recorded in the court minutes for this session.
