Section 6719 Of Chapter 7. Holidays From California Government Code >> Division 7. >> Title 1. >> Chapter 7.
6719
. The Governor shall proclaim the third Saturday in June of
each year to be known as "Juneteenth National Freedom Day: A day of
observance," to urge all Californians in celebrating this day to
honor and reflect on the significant roles that African-Americans
have played in the history of the United States and how
African-Americans have enriched society through their steadfast
commitment to promoting freedom, brotherhood, and equality.