By:  West                                                S.R. No. 7

 1-1     By:  West                                                S.R. No. 7

 1-2                              SENATE RESOLUTION

 1-3           WHEREAS, The birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., will

 1-4     be celebrated in Dallas on the weekend of January 17 and 18, 1997,

 1-5     with special events and programs designed to honor Dr. King's

 1-6     life and contributions as one of the greatest civil rights

 1-7     leaders; and

 1-8           WHEREAS, The City of Dallas Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory

 1-9     Board, sponsors several events that are free and open to the public;

1-10     the festivities will begin with a candlelighting ceremony on Friday

1-11     at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Community Volunteer Appreciation

1-12     Program with an address by Dr. Beverly Mitchell-Brooks; and

1-13           WHEREAS, Highlighting the two-day commemoration is the parade

1-14     and march through the streets on Saturday beginning at Dallas City

1-15     Hall Plaza and ending at Fair Park; 90 entries will take part in

1-16     the colorful occasion, which will feature marching bands, floats,

1-17     drill teams, elected officials, and dignitaries; and

1-18           WHEREAS, The culmination of what promises to be the biggest

1-19     and best celebration ever for the civil rights leader in the

1-20     City of Dallas is the Annual Awards Banquet at the Adam's Mark

1-21     Hotel; and

1-22           WHEREAS, The president of Texas Woman's University,

1-23     Dr. Carol Surles, will deliver the keynote address, and

 2-1     Larry "T-Byrd" Gordon and The Music People Love Band will

 2-2     provide the entertainment; proceeds from the $40-a-plate dinner

 2-3     will benefit the Emergency Social Services Unit at the

 2-4     Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center; and

 2-5           WHEREAS, By celebrating the life and legacy of

 2-6     Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the community comes together

 2-7     and shares activities that encourage everyone to uphold Dr. King's

 2-8     ideals throughout the year, thereby helping future generations to

 2-9     serve this nation and help fulfill his dream; now, therefore, be it

2-10           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

2-11     75th Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to the City of Dallas

2-12     and all who participate in the 1997 Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday

2-13     Celebration for a most memorable and enjoyable weekend; and, be it

2-14     further

2-15           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a

2-16     memento of this notable occasion.

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 15, 1997.

2-22                                  ______________________________________

2-23                                          Secretary of the Senate

2-24                                  ______________________________________

2-25                                           Member, Texas Senate