IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 569 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2023 Mr. Green of Texas (for himself, Ms. Waters , and Mr. Thompson of Mississippi ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability RESOLUTION Recognizing former Texas State Representative Al Edwards as the father of Juneteenth and showing appreciation for successfully passing Texas House Bill 1016, making Texas the first State to recognize Juneteenth (June 19) as an official State holiday.