PRINTER'S NO. 3115
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
747
Session of
2018
INTRODUCED BY GAINEY, ROEBUCK, READSHAW, DEAN, SIMS, CHARLTON,
NEILSON, LEWIS, HAGGERTY, PICKETT, BIZZARRO, DiGIROLAMO,
SCHLOSSBERG, CALTAGIRONE, PASHINSKI, DRISCOLL, SONNEY, DUSH,
WARD, LONGIETTI, MURT, KINSEY, WHEATLEY, YOUNGBLOOD, WARREN,
MENTZER, JOZWIAK, SCHWEYER, O'NEILL, OBERLANDER, TOEPEL,
WATSON, KIRKLAND, BRADFORD, GOODMAN, M. QUINN AND DEASY,
MARCH 12, 2018
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
MARCH 12, 2018
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. and honoring Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr., on this momentous and solemn occasion.
WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was assassinated on
April 4, 1968, at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee,
which is now the home of the National Civil Rights Museum; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his legacy serve as
a constant reminder that we must all strive to create a more
just, humane and peaceful world using Dr. King's nonviolent
philosophy and methodology; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Bernice A. King, the youngest daughter of Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr., said, " ... it is incumbent upon us to
realize that, while Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott
King were global, influential leaders who answered divine calls
to fulfill great assignments, we, too, have assignments to
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complete. Together, we can, in our various roles and capacities,
lovingly use our skills to build the Beloved Community and win
for humanity. As my father stated, 'Human progress is neither
automatic nor inevitable ... Every step toward the goal of
justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the
tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated
individuals.' We invite you to 'step toward the goal' with us.";
and
WHEREAS, Fifty years ago, on April 4, 1968, a powerful and
peaceful voice for freedom was lost when Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr., was assassinated on the balcony of his motel room; and
WHEREAS, During his short life, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,
was a beacon for human and civil rights, and a half-century
later, his words and actions remain relevant, clear and more
powerful than ever; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was a member of the
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, the country's oldest
African-American Collegiate Greek-lettered fraternity, which has
continued Dr. King's legacy and the mission of supplying a voice
and vision to African Americans; and
WHEREAS, The mission of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity,
Incorporated, is to develop leaders, promote brotherhood and
academic excellence and provide service and advocacy for our
communities; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr., and honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on this momentous
and solemn occasion.
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