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WA HR4672
Resolution
Status
1/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Laurie Jinkins
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AI Summary
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Washington House of Representatives adopted Resolution 4672 on January 19, 2026 to commemorate and honor the life of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Dr. King was born January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia, graduated from Morehouse College in 1948 at age 19, and received his doctorate from Boston University in 1955
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Dr. King became the youngest Nobel Peace Prize recipient in 1964 and was posthumously honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom and Congressional Gold Medal
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The resolution acknowledges Dr. King's role in achieving passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Voting Rights Act of 1965 through nonviolent civil disobedience
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The House of Representatives resolves to recognize Dr. King's importance and exemplify his work by embracing equality, justice, and opportunity for all
Legislative Description
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Last Action
Adopted.
1/19/2026