Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D. Urges President Obama to Issue a Presidential Proclamation to Establish Juneteenth as a National Holiday Observance in America

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Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D. Urges President Obama to Issue a Presidential Proclamation to Establish Juneteenth as a National Holiday Observance in America Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D. Founder & Chairman National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF) National Juneteenth Christian Leadership Council (NJCLC) Baptist Minister African-American Classical Musician/Jazz (Piano & Trumpet) Medical Doctor (American Academy of Family Physicians) "As the leader of the 'Modern Juneteenth Movement' in America, I would like to expressour sincere appreciation and thanks to Congressman Danny Davis, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Senator Roland Burris, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Congressman Bobby Scott, Congresswoman Donna Christensen, all members and staff of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) for their participation and support for our 10th annual, 2009 WASHINGTON JUNETEENTH National Holiday Observance at the U.S. Capitol. We have come a mighty long way in ten years. Response to INVITATION - National Juneteenth Chair www.NationalJuneteenth.com

Thank you for your invitation to attend your Juneteenth event. Unfortunately, I will be in Washington, DC working diligently on the passage of the Juneteenth Independence Day National Day of Observance legislation in the U.S. Senate,then passage by the U.S. House of Representatives and finally for signature by President Barack Obama during our annual WASGHINGTON JUNETEENTH National Holiday Observance (6/17/10 - 6/18/10). This will be followed by a trip to Galveston, TX for our annual GALVESTON JUNETEENTH National Juneteenth Observance (the "19th of June," Juneteenth Independence Day, Saturday, 6/19/10). From www.NationalJuneteenth.com: Sen. Roland Burris (D-IL) urged to submit legislation to make Juneteenth Independence Day a National Day of Observance http://njof.org/Juneteenth_Holiday.html Sen. Roland Burris (D-IL) submitting legislation to make Juneteenth a National Day of Observance Read More Mississippi Now the 36th State to Recognize Juneteenth Mississippi's Rev., Dr.Ronald Myers, Sen.Willie Simmons Champions Juneteenth Legislation in Mississippi Milwaukee, WI, Gov. Jim Doyle signs a bill that makes Juneteenth Day a legal holiday. Read More Gov. Sarah Palin presented a copy of the book, "Juneteenth a Celebration of Freedom" by Rev. Ronald Myers, Sr., M.D., Chairman of the National Juneteenth Observance Foundation at the 2nd Annual Alaska Juneteenth Conference in Anchorage, Alaska at a Juneteenth book dedication at the the Z. J. Loussac Public Library. "Juneteenth a Celebration of Freedom" Read More (photo by Bishop Dave Thomas) PHOTOGRAPH BY ROBERT A. REEDER -- THE WASHINGTON POST U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis (D-Ill.), foreground, and the Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr. Sponsor of the 2009 Juneteenth Independence Day legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives Governor Deval Patrick signed a proclamation on Juneteenth in Dorchester, MA. Read More From www.NationalJuneteenth.com: 2010 Schedule of Events Washington Juneteenth National Holiday Observance http://njof.org/Calendar.html Galveston Juneteenth National Holiday Observance http://njof.org/Galveston.html PLEASE SUPPORT THE CAMPAIGN EFFORT BY CONTACTING BOTH OF YOUR U.S. SENATORS: (http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm) AND TELL THEM YOU WANT THEM TO SUPPORT LEGISLATION THAT WILL MAKE JUNETEENTH INDEPENDENCE DAY A NATIONAL DAY OF OBSERVANCE LIKE FLAG DAY OR PATRIOT DAY! ALSO, PLEASE GET PETITIONS SIGNED AND MAIL THEM TO THE WHITE HOUSE: (http://njof.org/Petition_Form.html) PLEASE CALL THE WHITE HOUSE (202-456-1414) AND URGE PRESIDENT OBAMA TO ISSUE A JUNETEENTH PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION AND TO SUPPORT LEGISLATION IN CONGRESS THAT WILL ESTABLUSH JUNETEENTH INDEPENDENCE DAY AS A NATIONAL DAY OF OBSERVANCE LIKE FLAG DAY OR PATRIOT DAY! From www.NationalJuneteenth.com: Getty Images Photo Myers urges President Obama to issue a Presidential Proclamation to establish Juneteenth as a National Holiday Observance in America (Letter to President Obama) White House Response to President Obama's Invitation to Support Juneteenth President Obama & Juneteenth Revisited By Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D. The good news is that our 11 year Juneteenth Stamp Petition Campaign has lead to the USPS issuing a Juneteenth Stamp in 2012. We need to pay close attention to the selection of the design of the official Juneteenth Stamp that will use the American Flags of Freedom. So, please focus on the Juneteenth Petitions that will be sent to President Obama at the White House. From www.NationalJuneteenth.com: click to sign the: NATIONAL JUNETEENTH HOLIDAY PETITION! http://njof.org/Petition_Form.html click to sign the: JUNETEENTH COMMEMORATIVE STAMP PETITION! http://njof.org/Stamp_Petition.html Please have your web master or web designer place the Juneteenth Flags Banner on your web site in support of the National Juneteenth Holiday Campaign: From www.NationalJuneteenth.com: www.NationalJuneteenth.com Make Juneteenth a National Holiday! http://njof.org/Links.html Please post your Juneteenth Event on the Na tional Juneteenth web site: From www.NationalJuneteenth.com: Register your celebration and show your support for the National Juneteenth Holiday Campaign. Sarch the United States of America! http://njof.org/Map_of_State_Progress.html Washington, DC - OR - Search the World for a celebration! http://njof.org/Map_of_State_Progress.html Please feel free to call 662-247-3364 or e-mail ([e-mail]) about the Juneteenth Independence Day National Day of Observance campaign at anytime. Please support our efforts! Together we will see Juneteenth Independence Day become a National Day of Observance! "DOC" Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D. ______________________________________ GALVESTON JUNETEENTH 2010 National Holiday Observance www.njof.org/Galveston.html "June Is Black Music Month!" CELEBRATING JUNETEETH JAZZ "Preserving Our African American Jazz Legacy!" www.JuneteenthJazz.com Report - 1st Annual 2009 JUNETEENTH ALASKA ALCAN HIGHWAY CELEBRATION www.JuneteenthAlaskaALCAN.com Report 2009 WASHINGTON JUNETEENTH National Holiday Observance www.njclc.com/wj2009report.htm MEMBERSHIP http://njof.org/Membership.html SCHEDULE OF EVENTS WASHINGTON JUNETEENTH 2010 Click Here ADDITIONAL WASHINGTON DC JAZZ EVENTS DC Jazz Festival - George V Johnson Jr Quintet Comes to Blues Alley - JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION Dedicated to Eddie Jefferson - Monday, June 7, 2010 RSVP Today! Celebrating Juneteenth George V Johnson Jr Quintet - HANK MOBLEY 80th Birthday Celebration featuring Philadelphia Saxophone Legend Bootsie Barnes, BobButta-p, Steve Novosel-b, Nasar Abadey-d "Together we will see Juneteenth become a national holiday in America!" Rev. Ronald V. 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