1Honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

2WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is widely regarded as
3one of the greatest leaders in modern world history; and

4WHEREAS, Dr. King's nonviolent and peaceful teachings led the
5way to racial equality in America during the 1950s, 1960s and
6beyond; and

7WHEREAS, Dr. King's speeches and lectures remain some of the
8most revered orations ever rendered in the English language; and

9WHEREAS, Under Dr. King's vision, the seeds of racism,
10discrimination, bigotry and prejudice would be replaced by an
11all-inclusive spirit of sisterhood and brotherhood; and

12WHEREAS, Dr. King's teachings and principles have been taught
13and embraced by successive generations and studied extensively
14by scholars all across the world; and

15WHEREAS, Dr. King's teachings and principles will remain
16firmly ensconced in the annals of history; and

17WHEREAS, The Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus would like

1to formally honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King,
2Jr.; and

3WHEREAS, As a testament to Dr. King's vision, since 1973 the
4Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus has proudly assumed the
5role of serving as an advocacy vehicle to advance the interests
6of all people of color in this Commonwealth; and

7WHEREAS, The Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus strives to
8dutifully represent the social needs of people of color in this
9Commonwealth by speaking as a united voice regarding the issues
10and concern most deeply affecting people of color; and

11WHEREAS, The Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus solemnly
12pledges to continually foster and advance the dream, vision and
13principles of Dr. King; therefore be it

14RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives, on behalf of the 
15Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, honor the life and legacy
16of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.