Sen. Rosen Co-leads Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing Historical Significance of Juneteenth
June 19, 2019
June 19, 2019
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined her colleagues Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Roger Wicker (R-MS), in helping to introduce a resolution to commemorate Juneteenth as a date of historical significance, marking the anniversary of the end of slavery in the South. Juneteenth has been celebrated every June 19th since 1865.
"June 19th marks the . . .
Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined her colleagues Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Roger Wicker (R-MS), in helping to introduce a resolution to commemorate Juneteenth as a date of historical significance, marking the anniversary of the end of slavery in the South. Juneteenth has been celebrated every June 19th since 1865.
"June 19th marks the . . .