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IN HR0005
Resolution
Status
1/12/2017
Primary Sponsor
Vernon Smith
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AI Summary
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Designates that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. be remembered and recognized by future generations of Americans for his leadership, service, and vision of equality and justice.
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Calls upon all citizens of Indiana to honor Dr. King by living out his teachings and working toward a society where the dignity and humanity of every person are respected.
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Recognizes Dr. King's dreams of an America where justice prevails, neighbors look beyond external differences, all people are treated as equals, and liberty and freedom are guaranteed as inalienable rights.
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Acknowledges Dr. King as a Nobel Prize recipient and national hero whose birthday is celebrated as a day of peace, love, and understanding.
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Directs the Principal Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a copy of the resolution to the family of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Legislative Description
Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Last Action
First reading: adopted voice vote
1/12/2017