HCS/HB 286 - This act establishes the Emancipation Day Commission, the purpose of which is to establish a memorial designating June 19th, or Juneteenth as "Emancipation Day". The commission is also directed in the act to establish a statewide Juneteenth Heritage and Cultural Festival, recognizing the economic and cultural values of African Americans. The commission shall be made up of ten members to be appointed by the Governor, all membership information is laid out in the act. MEGAN WORD
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