HB 640 -- Emancipation Day

Co-Sponsors:  Walton, Brooks, El-Amin, Bland, Boykins, Jetton,
Hubbard, Haywood

This bill designates June 19 of each year "Emancipation Day."
This day is also referred to as "Juneteenth," which commemorates
June 19, 1865, which was the day the last slaves were informed of
their freedom.

On this day, Missourians, government offices, and all
organizations are asked to devote part of the day to remembering
the Emancipation Proclamation by celebrating "Juneteenth,"
reaffirming their commitment to achieving equal justice and
opportunity, and declining compensation for any work performed on
this day.

Missouri House of Representatives
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