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H.Res. 659 (118th)

Recognizing the 25th Army Corps of the Union Army and thanking them for their role in capturing Galveston, Texas, on June 5th, 1865, and liberating thousands of enslaved people.

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Introduced

22 August 2023

Last action

22 August 2023 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Sponsors

Al Green

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

5 December 2025

Defence

Summary

This resolution recognizes and thanks the 25th Army Corps of the Union Army for their role in capturing Galveston, Texas, on June 5, 1865, and liberating thousands of enslaved people prior to the arrival of General Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865.

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Timeline

  1. 22 August 2023

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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  2. 22 August 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 August 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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