Gov. Jim Justice Declares Juneteenth a State Holiday
By Connect-Bridgeport Staff on June 17, 2021
Gov. Jim Justice today issued a proclamation, officially declaring Juneteenth as a State holiday in West Virginia.
Click HERE to view proclamation
Juneteenth, which is held on June 19 each year, celebrates the ending of slavery in the United States.
This year, June 19 falls on a Saturday. As a result, Friday, June 18, 2021, will be recognized as a full-day holiday for all public employees of the State.
The Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs is holding a virtual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 19. The event will stream live on the HHOMA Facebook page at 5 p.m. and air on West Virginia Public Broadcasting at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Headlining the event will be Montell Jordan, the former R&B singer best known for “This is How We Do It” before leaving the music industry to become a pastor. The program will also feature musicians, dancers, and poets from West Virginia. Click HERE to learn more.
Also, following the president's and governor's announcements today that designated Juneteenth as a federal/state holiday, the Harrison County Commission has decided to follow the state’s guidance. The Courthouse will be closed tomorrow June 18, 2021 but the Parks Summer Playground Program will operate as normal. Please note the parks summer playground will be closed Monday.
Also, as a reminder, the Courthouse will be closed on Monday June 21 in observance of West Virginia Day.
