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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 historical context about the emancipation of slaves in Texas, noting that on June 19, 1865, Union Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston and publicly proclaimed the freedom of all slaves through General Order No. 3. The resolution acknowledges the ongoing impact of racist ideologies stemming from slavery and argues that creating Confederate Freedom Day would symbolize the state's commitment to liberty and equality. Currently, Texas observes Confederate Heroes Day on January 19 to commemorate Confederate figures like Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee, but the proposed resolution suggests that a new holiday would help unite Texans in combating institutional racism and discrimination by reframing the historical narrative around this date.

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