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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, human rights advocate and |
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community activist Martin Luther King III strives to promote the |
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message of justice and equality for all, ignited in him by his |
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parents, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Coretta Scott King; and |
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WHEREAS, A graduate of Morehouse College, he served six years |
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as an at-large representative for Fulton County, Georgia, in which |
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capacity he helped pass legislation aimed at environmental |
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protection, ethics reform, and equal opportunities in public |
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contracting; in 1997, he was unanimously elected president of the |
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Southern Christian Leadership Conference, the organization his |
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father had cofounded three decades earlier, and under his guidance |
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the SCLC convened police brutality hearings in 11 U.S. cities and |
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initiated the Gun Buy-Back program as part of its Stop the |
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Killing--End the Violence campaign; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. King continues to fulfill his father's legacy |
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through his latest endeavor, Realizing the Dream, which he serves |
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as chairman and CEO; with programs focused on nonviolence, youth |
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leadership, and community empowerment, Realizing the Dream is |
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committed to the creation of what Dr. King called the "Beloved |
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Community"; moreover, the initiative seeks to address the growing |
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gap between the rich and the poor by building a coalition of |
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activists and leaders from at least 50 communities across the |
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country, and to this end Mr. King is on a nationwide "Listening and |
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Learning Tour"; and |
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WHEREAS, Moved to share his vision of peace and human |
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dignity, Martin Luther King III inspires others with his words and |
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his actions, and it is indeed fitting to recognize him for his |
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exemplary efforts in behalf of his fellow citizens; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Martin Luther King III for his |
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contributions to social justice and extend to him sincere best |
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wishes for a fruitful and enjoyable visit to the State Capitol; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. King as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |