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CA ACR146
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/11/2020
Primary Sponsor
Shirley Weber
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AI Summary
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California Legislature honors Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on what would have been his 91st birthday on January 15, 2020.
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California became the first state in 1970 to pass legislation making Dr. King's birthday a school holiday and subsequently a statewide holiday.
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Dr. King received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 at age 35 for his leadership of the Civil Rights Movement and commitment to nonviolent action, becoming the second African American and youngest man to receive the award.
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Dr. King's work led to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Voting Rights Act of 1965, ending legal segregation and "Jim Crow Laws" in America.
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Legislature encourages members and constituents to participate in community service projects consistent with Dr. King's values of civility, equality, and unity.
Legislative Description
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 4, Statutes of 2020.
2/11/2020