Bill Text: IN HCR0017 | 2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 8-1)

Status: (Passed) 2010-01-14 - Returned to the House [HCR0017 Detail]

Download: Indiana-2010-HCR0017-Introduced.html

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Introduced Version

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HOUSE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION No. ________

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DIGEST OF INTRODUCED RESOLUTION

    A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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Smith V, Summers, Candelaria Reardon, Harris E, Porter, Bartlett, Crawford, Brown C, Pryor

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Introduced

Second Regular Session 116th General Assembly (2010)

HOUSE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION No. ________

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    A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Whereas, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was one of our nation's truly great leaders; and

    Whereas, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had many dreams: of an America where "justice rolls down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream"; of an America where neighbors look "beyond the external accidents and discern those inner qualities that make all men human and, therefore, brothers"; of a time when "this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed, 'we hold these truths to be self evident: that all men are created equal'"; and

    Whereas, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream for a better society, a dream where "the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit together at the table of brotherhood"; and

    Whereas, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. believed that liberty, justice, and freedom were the "inalienable rights" of all men, women, and children; and

     Whereas, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a spiritual man who believed all people were created equal in the sight

of God and believed in the dignity and self-worth of every individual; and

    Whereas, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his life defending his beliefs; and

    Whereas, The visions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. continue to bring hope and inspiration to people of all nations; and            

    Whereas, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a recipient of the Nobel Prize, is a national hero whose birthday is celebrated as a day of peace, love, and understanding by a grateful nation; and

    Whereas, All Americans must continue to gather inspiration from the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and strive to realize his dreams; therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives

of the General Assembly of the State of Indiana,

the Senate concurring:

     SECTION 1. That it is fitting and proper that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. be remembered and recognized by future generations of Americans.
     SECTION 2. That the Principal Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a copy of this resolution to the family of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.