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

1by scholars all across the world; and

2WHEREAS, Dr. King's teachings and principles will remain
3firmly ensconced in the annals of history; and

4WHEREAS, The Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus would like
5to formally honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King,
6Jr.; and

7WHEREAS, As a testament to Dr. King's vision, since 1973 the
8Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus has proudly assumed the
9role of serving as an advocacy vehicle to advance the interests
10of all people of color in this Commonwealth; and

11WHEREAS, The Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus strives to
12dutifully represent the social needs of people of color in this
13Commonwealth by speaking as a united voice regarding the issues
14and concerns most deeply affecting people of color; and

15WHEREAS, The Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus solemnly
16pledges to continue to foster and advance the dream, vision and
17principles of Dr. King; therefore be it

18RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives, on behalf of the
19Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, honor the life and legacy
20of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.