Expressing support for designation of June 19, 2019, as “Juneteenth Independence Day” in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which slavery legally came to an end in the United States.

supports the designation of “Juneteenth Independence Day”;

recognizes the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day to the United States;

supports the continued nationwide celebration of Juneteenth Independence Day to provide an opportunity for the people of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the United States; and

recognizes that the observance of the end of slavery is part of the history and heritage of the United States.