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New York U.S. Rep John Katko: "On this day in 1865, slavery officially ended in Texas two years after the Emancipation Proclamation..."

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John Katko tweeted the following:

"On this day in 1865, slavery officially ended in Texas two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. Today we celebrate and honor the progress made while also remembering the work that must continue to eliminate racism and discrimination in our country."
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Here are other recent tweets from John Katko:

"Happy Fathers Day! Being a father is one of my proudest accomplishments, and I am very grateful to be spending the day with my three sons and wife, Robin. On this Fathers Day we are also remembering and celebrating the lives of my father, Andy, and father-in-law, Roy."
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"ICYMI: I joined @EveningEdit to discuss how soft-on-crime policies are making communities across the country less safe and leading to record attrition rates among law enforcement." on June 16
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"Im proud to announce the passage of the Small State and Rural Rescue Act, which will strengthen @fema's efforts to coordinate with state and local officials when assessing disaster damage. Watch my remarks on the House floor below." on June 15
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