HR1583 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929; Dr. King dedicated his life to the pursuit of equality for all, regardless of race, creed, or origin; and

WHEREAS, Martin Luther King Jr. changed our nation forever through his leadership, service, and vision; and

WHEREAS, Through his determination and spirit, Martin Luther King Jr. led one of the greatest movements for equality and freedom in history; and

WHEREAS, Dr. King's movement still continues to this day; he advocated non-violent means to overcome the evil of racism in our society and broke down barriers within our society by encouraging Americans to look past their differences; and

WHEREAS, The citizens of this great nation are challenged to demonstrate a commitment toward ending prejudice in the United States and bring to fruition Dr. King's dream of making America a better place for all; and

WHEREAS, The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Steering Committee, a subcommittee of the Decatur Human Relations Commission, is hosting the 25th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Banquet on January 15, 2011; the theme is "Where Do You Stand?"; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and urge the people of the State of Illinois and the nation at large to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the third Monday of January each year.