SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 12


In Memory

of

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great pride 
in celebrating the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who 
was born January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia; and

	WHEREAS, One of the most influential men of the 20th 
century, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., contributed in countless 
ways to the enrichment of our country, and it is appropriate that 
our state and nation continue to pay tribute to his life and work; 
and

	WHEREAS, Today, Americans are struggling with the memory 
of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, and facing uncertain 
economic times, an ongoing battle against terrorism, and the 
possibility of impending war; it is a time to remember Dr. King's 
struggle to change America and the tenacity with which he held on 
to his goals; and

	WHEREAS, A famed orator and clergyman and a 1964 Nobel 
Peace Prize winner, Dr. King inspired millions to join his 
commitment to nonviolence and his struggle for equal rights; and

	WHEREAS, Outspoken yet eloquent, Dr. King was an avid 
critic of racial injustice, and he inspired a generation to 
strive for improved civil rights, equal educational opportunity, 
and economic well-being for all; and

	WHEREAS, From the streets of Montgomery to the Birmingham 
jail to the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, Dr. King directed the 
attention of the world to the battle for human freedom and 
dignity; and

	WHEREAS, Dr. King's historic "I have a dream" speech, which 
he delivered in 1963, is considered an oratorical masterpiece and 
exemplifies his charismatic leadership and eloquence; he was 
determined to adhere to a peaceful approach in seeking justice, 
and he never gave up his ideals or goals when faced with 
adversity; and

	WHEREAS, After narrowly surviving a stabbing, Dr. King 
delivered the famous speech in which he stated "I may not get 
there with you" but "we will get to the promised land"; and

	WHEREAS, A man of uncommon vision and determination,
Dr. King dedicated his life to the betterment of his country; 
remembrance of him on his birthday, January 15, and on this 
January 20, the national holiday established in his honor, gives 


us all a special opportunity to celebrate the legacy of strength 
and courage he left behind; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby join citizens across the nation in 
paying tribute to the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.;
and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in 
honor and in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
                                                                            West




________________________________ 
   President of the Senate
 
   I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on January 16, 2003, by 
a rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate