Governor Kelly Celebrates Juneteenth at the Statehouse

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Governor Kelly Celebrates JuneteenthGovernor Kelly celebrates Juneteenth at the Kansas Statehouse with the African American Affairs Commission.

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First Year as State Holiday2024 marks the first year Juneteenth is officially observed as a state holiday in Kansas.

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Governor Kelly’s StatementGovernor Kelly emphasizes celebrating progress and acknowledging ongoing struggles for racial equality.

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Designated State HolidayJuneteenth was designated a state holiday by Governor Kelly in October 2023.

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Annual ProclamationsGovernor Kelly has issued proclamations recognizing Juneteenth annually since 2020. –

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State Offices ClosedExecutive Branch state offices under Governor Kelly's authority will be closed on June 19, 2024.

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Stacey Knoell’s AcknowledgmentStacey Knoell acknowledges the efforts of advocates, legislators, and Kansans in making Juneteenth a state holiday.

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Historical SignificanceJuneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved Americans learned about the Emancipation Proclamation.

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Federal Holiday StatusIn 2021, Juneteenth became the first federal holiday created in more than 40 years.

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Event Photos AvailablePhotos from the Juneteenth celebration event at the Statehouse are available for media use.

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Governor Kelly Celebrates Juneteenth at the Statehouse

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Governor Kelly Celebrates JuneteenthGovernor Kelly celebrates Juneteenth at the Kansas Statehouse with the African American Affairs Commission.

First Year as State Holiday2024 marks the first year Juneteenth is officially observed as a state holiday in Kansas.

Governor Kelly’s StatementGovernor Kelly emphasizes celebrating progress and acknowledging ongoing struggles for racial equality.

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Designated State HolidayJuneteenth was designated a state holiday by Governor Kelly in October 2023.

Annual ProclamationsGovernor Kelly has issued proclamations recognizing Juneteenth annually since 2020. –

State Offices ClosedExecutive Branch state offices under Governor Kelly's authority will be closed on June 19, 2024.

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