Sen. Taylor statement on passage of Juneteenth resolution
Today, the State Senate passed Senate Joint Resolution 41, which proclaims June 19, 2015 as “Juneteenth Day.”
(MADISON) – Today, the State Senate passed Senate Joint Resolution 41, which proclaims June 19, 2015 as “Juneteenth Day.” Juneteenth Day commemorates the day freedom was declared for all slaves in the south on June 19, 1865 in Galveston Texas, more than two and one-half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln. As of this writing, the State Assembly indicated they would take up and pass the resolution later today. Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) authored the resolution. Below is Sen. Taylor’s statement on today’s legislative action:
“Today’s resolution honors the millions of African decedents who were forced immigrants. Sadly, they were enslaved, denied basic human rights, sold as property, separated from their families, beaten and denigrated. Yet, they bravely rose up and fought for equality. To honor their struggle, we still fight for equality today. It is my hope that this resolution honors their struggle. Additionally, I hope this resolution serves as a tool that educators and parents throughout Wisconsin use to teach young people about the importance of this triumph over slavery.”
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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