HRES 634
The Original Resolution Recognizing Al Edwards as the Father of Juneteenth
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 12:16 PM
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This resolution honors Al Edwards, a former Texas State Representative, as the ‘father of Juneteenth.’ It recognizes his pivotal role in successfully advocating for Texas House Bill 1016, which made Juneteenth a state holiday – the first state to do so. The resolution acknowledges Edwards’ decades-long commitment to raising awareness of Juneteenth’s historical significance and his broader work in civil rights and community service. Juneteenth is now a federal holiday, a direct result of his efforts.
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