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This resolution expresses support from the 89th Texas Legislature for designating January 19 as Confederate Freedom Day, replacing the current Confederate Heroes Day. The resolution provides context about the historical significance of June 19, 1865, when Union Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston and publicly proclaimed the freedom of all slaves through General Order No. 3, which established "absolute equality of rights" between former masters and slaves. The resolution acknowledges the ongoing impact of racist ideologies stemming from slavery and argues that replacing Confederate Heroes Day with Confederate Freedom Day would symbolize Texas's commitment to liberty, equality, and combating institutional racism. By proposing to commemorate the day differently, the resolution seeks to shift from honoring Confederate leaders like Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee to recognizing the broader struggle for freedom and human rights, while also addressing the historical legacy of slavery and its continuing effects on American society.

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