Illinois SR 857: MEMORIAL-CARL ROSCHER

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SR0857LRB104 22275 MST 38657 r

1SENATE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day 

3when Union Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, 

4Texas and announced General Order No. 3, informing enslaved 

5African Americans that they were free, more than two years 

6after the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation; and

7 WHEREAS, Juneteenth stands as a powerful symbol of 

8freedom, resilience, perseverance, and hope, marking a 

9significant milestone in the long struggle to fulfill the 

10promise of liberty and justice for all Americans; and

11 WHEREAS, The contributions of African Americans have 

12enriched every aspect of American life, including government, 

13education, business, labor, science, military service, faith, 

14arts, and culture; and

15 WHEREAS, The observance of Juneteenth provides an 

16opportunity to reflect upon the painful legacy of slavery, 

17celebrate the achievements and contributions of African 

18Americans, and recommit ourselves to building a more just and 

19equitable society;; and

20 WHEREAS, Communities throughout Illinois and across the 

21nation commemorate Juneteenth through educational programs, 

SR0857- 2 -LRB104 22275 MST 38657 r

1cultural celebrations, civic engagement, and acts of service 

2that honor the sacrifices and triumphs of those who fought for 

3freedom; and

4 WHEREAS, Preserving the history of Juneteenth and ensuring 

5that future generations understand both the struggles endured 

6and the progress achieved in the pursuit of equality is of the 

7upmost importance; and

8 WHEREAS, Juneteenth serves as a reminder that freedom is 

9not merely a historical event but an ongoing responsibility 

10requiring vigilance, unity, and