S.R. No. 19 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great pride 1-6 in honoring the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Born January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, 1-8 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., became one of the most influential 1-9 men of 20th-century America; and 1-10 WHEREAS, A famed orator and clergyman and a 1964 Nobel Peace 1-11 Prize winner, Dr. King inspired millions to join his struggle for 1-12 equal rights through his passionate belief in nonviolence; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Outspoken yet eloquent, his unforgettable words 1-14 roused a generation to strive for improved civil rights, equal 1-15 educational opportunity, and economic well-being for all; and 1-16 WHEREAS, The stirring words of Dr. King's "I have a 1-17 dream . . ." speech in 1963 still evoke emotions in Americans 1-18 of every race and creed; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Dr. King was a greatly respected leader with a 1-20 message of peace and love, and remembrance of him during this 1-21 special month affords Texans an opportunity to reaffirm their 1-22 commitment to equal justice and opportunity for all Americans; 1-23 now, therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-2 74th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life and work of 2-3 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and that when the Senate adjourns 2-4 this day, it do so in his memory. 2-5 West 2-6 Armbrister Henderson Ratliff 2-7 Barrientos Leedom Rosson 2-8 Bivins Lucio Shapiro 2-9 Brown Luna Sibley 2-10 Cain Madla Sims 2-11 Ellis Moncrief Truan 2-12 Gallegos Montford Turner 2-13 Galloway Nelson Wentworth 2-14 Harris Nixon Whitmire 2-15 Haywood Patterson Zaffirini 2-16 Bullock, President of the Senate 2-17 ______________________________________ 2-18 President of the Senate 2-19 I hereby certify that the above 2-20 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-21 on January 16, 1995, by a rising vote. 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 Secretary of the Senate 2-24 ______________________________________ 2-25 Member, Texas Senate