Original Resolution Honoring the 25th Army Corps

This resolution aims to formally recognize and express gratitude to the 25th Army Corps of the Union Army for their significant contributions during the American Civil War. This Corps, notably the largest unit of African Americans in the Union Army, played a crucial role in the conflict. The resolution specifically highlights their capture of Galveston, Texas, on June 5, 1865 , and their subsequent liberation of thousands of enslaved people in Texas, predating General Gordon Granger's arrival. It further acknowledges their distinction as the first unit to occupy Richmond, Virginia, and their broader fight for human rights and against racial prejudice, establishing an enduring legacy of courage and freedom.