WA SR8661

Washington State Senate resolution adopted January 19, 2026 honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and recognizing Martin Luther King, Jr. Day observed on the third Monday of January

Affirms that justice is achieved through clarity, sustained effort, collective action, and persistence rather than rhetoric alone

Calls on all Washingtonians to honor Dr. King's legacy by staying focused on justice, doing necessary work, and continuing forward despite obstacles until opportunity and dignity are secured for all

Sponsored by 25 senators including Senators Nobles, Bateman, Chapman, Cortes, Dhingra, and others from both parties