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HOUSE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  was born 
3on January 15, 1929; Dr. King dedicated his life to the pursuit 
4of equality for all, regardless of race, creed, or origin; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, Martin Luther King Jr. changed our nation forever 
6through his leadership, service, and vision; and
  
 
7    WHEREAS, Through his determination and spirit, Martin 
8Luther King Jr. led one of the greatest movements for equality 
9and freedom in history; and
  
 
10    WHEREAS, Dr. King's movement still continues to this day; 
11he advocated non-violent means to overcome the evil of racism 
12in our society and broke down barriers within our society by 
13encouraging Americans to look past their differences; and
  
 
14    WHEREAS, The citizens of this great nation are challenged 
15to demonstrate a commitment toward ending prejudice in the 
16United States and bring to fruition Dr. King's dream of making 
17America a better place for all; and
 
18    WHEREAS, The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Steering 
19Committee, a subcommittee of the Decatur Human Relations 
20Commission, is hosting the 25th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin 
 
 
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1Luther King, Jr. Banquet on January 15, 2011; the theme is 
2"Where Do You Stand?"; therefore, be it
  
 
3    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
4NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 
5recognize the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther 
6King Jr. and urge the people of the State of Illinois and the 
7nation at large to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the 
8third Monday of January each year.