SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 260

WHEREAS, The birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was commemorated in Lancaster on January 13, 2007, with special activities that paid homage to Dr. King's life as a humanitarian and civil rights leader and with the fourth annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Parade; and

WHEREAS, A highly anticipated event in the local community, this annual celebration inspires Lancaster residents of all ages to more vigorously assert and defend the civil rights of every American; and

WHEREAS, The Lancaster Martin Luther King, Jr., Foundation and Parade Committee is led by President Roosevelt Nichols, who works to support programs that further Dr. King's mission; and

WHEREAS, Dr. King dreamed of a society in which all Americans may enjoy peace, prosperity, and justice, and those organizing and participating in Lancaster's outstanding Martin Luther King, Jr., Day program are helping to keep that vision alive; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the fourth annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Parade and celebration in Lancaster be commemorated and that all those associated with this worthy event be commended for their efforts to promote equality in the Lone Star State; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this event. West

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 19, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate