Legislation Details

File #: 26-3537    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Policy Status: Passed
File created: 5/28/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 6/11/2026 Final action: 6/11/2026
Title: Request for approval for Precinct One staff to assist with the Emancipation Trail Bike Ride on June 28, 2026 from Galveston to Houston in commemoration of Juneteenth.

Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Rodney Ellis

 

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Type of Request: Policy

 

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request for approval for Precinct One staff to assist with the Emancipation Trail Bike Ride on June 28, 2026 from Galveston to Houston in commemoration of Juneteenth.

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Background and Discussion:

The Emancipation National Historic Trail extends approximately 51 miles following the migration route taken by newly freed slaves and other persons of African descent from the major 19th century seaport town of Galveston to the burgeoning community of Freedmen’s Town located in the Fourth Ward of Houston, Texas. The bike ride will showcase the Emancipation Trail Route while celebrating Juneteenth and the successful passage of the bill sponsored by Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee to name the route the Emancipation Trail. Participants will enjoy a healthy activity that improves strength, balance, and coordination while learning about the history of what is only the second national historic trail in the United States. The ride will make stops along the way so that participants can learn about Emancipation history and various historic landmarks.

 

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County Strategic Plan Goal:  4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.

County Strategic Plan Objective: N: Improve the health behaviors of community members.

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Health Initiative (Goal 4): N3: Promote increased physical activity of residents.

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Location: Bike ride will start at Historic Reedy African Methodist Episcopal Church and end at Lone Star Flight Museum

Address (if applicable): 2013 Broadway Ave, Galveston, TX 77550 to 11551 Aerospace Ave, Houston, Texas 77034

Precinct(s): Countywide

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 6/11/2026

 

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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Lindsey Geramifar, Law and Compliance Officer, Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis PCT. 1

 

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