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DE SCR107

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

1/11/2024

Primary Sponsor

Darius Brown

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Origin

Senate

152nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Recognizes and honors the leadership, achievements, and sacrifices of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the occasion of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

  • Acknowledges Dr. King's role in the Civil Rights Movement, including the Montgomery Bus Boycott (1955-1956), Birmingham demonstrations (1963), and the March on Washington "I Have a Dream" speech (August 28, 1963)

  • Highlights Dr. King's receipt of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 and his influence in ending Jim Crow Laws and leading to passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Voting Rights Act of 1965

  • Urges all Delaware citizens to participate fittingly in the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 15, 2024

  • Notes that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day represents liberation from cruelty and injustice for African Americans, other minorities, and 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

1/11/2024

Full Bill Text

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