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DE SCR65

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

1/11/2022

Primary Sponsor

Elizabeth Lockman

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Origin

Senate

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s leadership, achievements, and sacrifices in the civil rights movement
  • Recognizes Dr. King's major accomplishments including the Montgomery Bus Boycott (1955-1956), the "I Have a Dream" speech (August 28, 1963), and receipt of the Nobel Peace Prize (1964)
  • Acknowledges Dr. King's role in achieving passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and the repeal of Jim Crow Laws
  • Urges all Delaware citizens to participate in the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 17, 2022
  • Notes that Dr. King's legacy of liberation from cruelty and injustice resonates with all marginalized groups

Legislative Description

Honoring The Life And Work Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On The Occasion Of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day".

Last Action

Passed In House by Voice Vote

1/13/2022

Full Bill Text

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