H.R. No. 1369 is a resolution commemorating the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth, which will be celebrated by the residents of Galveston on June 18, 2025. The event, sponsored by the City of Galveston and the Juneteenth 160th Commemorative Celebration Committee, honors the historical significance of Juneteenth, which marks the day in 1865 when General Gordon Granger announced the emancipation of enslaved people in Texas. This announcement came two years after the Emancipation Proclamation and was met with widespread joy among the approximately 250,000 Texans who were freed. Over the years, Juneteenth has evolved into a national celebration of freedom and equality, with Galveston remaining a central location for its observance.

In recognition of this milestone, the Texas Legislature has passed two significant bills: House Concurrent Resolution 6 designates Galveston as the official Juneteenth Capital of Texas, and House Bill 554 allows for the retail sale of fireworks during the holiday. The resolution expresses the House of Representatives' best wishes to the people of Galveston as they celebrate this important occasion, reaffirming the principles of freedom and equality that Juneteenth represents.