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2022-6-19

Today Marks the Second Federally Recognized Juneteenth Holiday

Today, Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) issued the following statement in honor of Juneteenth:

“Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, recognized as the oldest celebration to mark the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19th, 1865, Union Forces arrived in Galveston, Texas, to tell enslaved African Americans that the Civil War had ended, and they were free.

“For years, people across our nation have celebrated Juneteenth and the progress and achievements of the African American community. Last year, I was proud to vote for and help pass the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act to officially designate June 19th as a federal holiday. I had the opportunity to visit the White House to watch President Joe Biden sign this historic legislation into law. 

“On the second federally recognized Juneteenth holiday, we reflect on our nation’s sordid history with slavery, acknowledge and commemorate the progress that has been made, and renew our commitment to advancing equity and justice in all aspects of American life. I will continue my efforts at the federal level to safeguard voting rights, dismantle long-standing inequities that disproportionately impact communities of color, and ensure a more equitable future for all Americans.

“Together, we will continue the fight for more comprehensive protections under the law. I wish you and your families a reflective and meaningful Juneteenth celebration.”

If you ever met my father
Surprised I know you’d be
Yes he thinks that there’s no other
That’s half as good as me.
 
Well my brother makes his “A” list too
Which many can often see
Still I’m his special daughter
Just as precious as can be.
 
Now both little league and soccer
Are games my brother and I play
Yet Mom most often must take us
For daddy’s at work or away.
 
I tell Father just what happened
And come close to the final score
Still when I mention of how well I played
I might add a little more.
 
There’s no doubt our daddy loves us
And you can see it in his eyes
Yet there are times we don’t get what we want
But I do know daddy tries.
 
We thank the Lord for our daddy
So special to my brother and me
Yes and we pray for the many children
That have no father to see!
 
                    Roy E. Schepp