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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Each January, residents of Arlington gather to pay |
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tribute to the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. |
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at the city's Advancing the Dream celebration; and |
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WHEREAS, Coordinated by the Arlington Martin Luther King, Jr. |
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Celebration Committee, the four-day-long event is one of the |
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largest celebrations of its kind in the State of Texas; for more |
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than 30 years, it has brought together area residents to reflect on |
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the enduring influence of America's foremost civil rights icon, |
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while affirming their commitment to carrying forward his legacy by |
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creating lasting change in their community; and |
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WHEREAS, The event features a presentation of scholarships to |
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essay and art contest winners, as well as a step show that includes |
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drum lines from local school marching bands, spoken word |
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performances, and an ecumenical service; on the final day, |
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attendees are encouraged to participate in the MLK Day of Service by |
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taking part in volunteer projects; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its inception, the Advancing the Dream |
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celebration has provided Arlington residents with the opportunity |
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to memorialize Dr. King and to rededicate themselves to the ideals |
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of peace, freedom, and equality that he championed; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commemorate Arlington's |
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Advancing the Dream celebration and |
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extend to the organizers and participants sincere best wishes for a |
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meaningful and memorable event; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the Arlington Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration |
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Committee as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of |
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Representatives. |