ELECTIONS, POLITICS, & GOVERNMENT
Utah leaders share thoughts on Juneteenth and its significance
Jun 19, 2023, 6:30 PM

The Utah State Capitol is shown on March 3, 2023, in Salt Lake City. This year, there are eight seats open on the Utah State Board of Education, and 20 candidates are hoping to fill them. (AP photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
(AP photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
SALT LAKE CITY — Juneteenth is a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
It became a federal holiday in 2021.
On Monday, some of Utah’s elected leaders went to Twitter to share their thoughts on the holiday and its significance. Here’s what they had to say:
Sen. Mitt Romney
Today, we commemorate a monumental milestone in our nation’s history—the end of slavery. As we celebrate, we also affirm our commitment to pursue a more perfect Union. Happy #Juneteenth! 🇺🇸
— Senator Mitt Romney (@SenatorRomney) June 19, 2023
Gov. Spencer Cox
On Juneteenth, we honor the strength, endurance and heritage of Black communities throughout the nation and in Utah. Happy Juneteenth! #OneUtah pic.twitter.com/8WFCAAlxkv
— Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox (@GovCox) June 19, 2023
Rep. Blake Moore
Today we celebrate Juneteenth, the end of slavery in America. May we continue to value freedom and opportunity for all. #utpol
— Congressman Blake Moore (@RepBlakeMoore) June 19, 2023
Rep. Burgess Owens
Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the US when word of emancipation reached Galveston, TX. Today, we reflect on our nation’s storied history, honor the heroes who paved the way, and continue building a future where freedom, equality, and opportunity belong to us all. pic.twitter.com/X0XUuUFLXl
— Rep. Burgess Owens (@RepBurgessOwens) June 19, 2023
Read more:
- What to know about Juneteenth, the newest federal holiday
- Juneteenth in Utah: From overshadowed to state holiday