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GA HR1804

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/29/2018

Primary Sponsor

Park Cannon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House Resolution honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on the 50th anniversary of his assassination on April 4, 1968
  • Recognizes Dr. King's role in securing passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and the Civil Rights Act of 1968
  • Acknowledges the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (The King Center), funded by the State of Georgia, and its "MLK 50 Forward" commemorative events from April 4–9
  • Notes the Martin Luther King, Jr., Advisory Council's organization of a statue construction at the Georgia capitol in Dr. King's honor
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to Dr. King's family, The King Center, the public, and the press

Legislative Description

King, Dr. Martin Luther, Jr.; 50th anniversary of his assassination; honor

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/29/2018

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