The resolution commemorates the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth, which will be celebrated by residents of Galveston on June 18, 2025. Sponsored by the City of Galveston and the Juneteenth 160th Commemorative Celebration Committee, the event honors the historical significance of Juneteenth, which originated in Galveston when General Gordon Granger announced the freedom of enslaved individuals in Texas on June 19, 1865. This announcement marked a pivotal moment in American history, leading to the establishment of Juneteenth as an annual celebration of emancipation, which has since gained national recognition, including its designation as a federal holiday in 2021.

In recognition of this milestone, the Texas Legislature has passed two significant bills: House Concurrent Resolution 6, which designates Galveston as the official Juneteenth Capital of Texas, and House Bill 554, which allows the retail sale of fireworks in the days surrounding the holiday. The resolution expresses the Texas 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.