Sen. Ossoff Extends Juneteenth Greetings

Atlanta, Ga. - U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is celebrating Juneteenth with a new video message.

"It was a great honor on behalf of the State of Georgia to cast one of the decisive votes to establish Juneteenth as a national holiday just a few years ago.

"I'm grateful to community leaders across the state for taking the time and making the space for all of us together to reflect on the importance of this moment in American history when Union troops arrived in Galveston and carried the news to those slaves in Texas that President Lincoln had issued the Emancipation Proclamation, and that freedom was at hand," Sen. Ossoff said.

Click here to watch Sen. Ossoff's Juneteenth message for your use on air.

Please find a transcript of his message below:

SEN. OSSOFF: "Hello, this is U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, bringing joyous Juneteenth greetings to folks across the state who are today united on this Federal holiday, commemorating the moment when news of emancipation finally reached the slaves of Galveston, Texas.

"It was a great honor on behalf of the State of Georgia to cast one of the decisive votes to establish Juneteenth as a national holiday just a few years ago.

"And I'm grateful to community leaders across the state for taking the time and making the space for all of us together to reflect on the importance of this moment in American history, when Union troops arrived in Galveston and carried the news to those slaves in Texas that President Lincoln had issued the Emancipation Proclamation, and that freedom was at hand.

"Whenever and however, I can be of service to any of you, just reach out at ossoff.senate.gov.

"Again, this is U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff. Happy Juneteenth."

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