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| HOUSE RESOLUTION
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| WHEREAS, The Dr. Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. was born |
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| on January 15, 1929; Dr. King dedicated his life to the pursuit |
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| of equality for all, regardless of race, creed, or origin; and
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| WHEREAS, Martin Luther King Jr. changed our nation forever |
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| through his leadership, service, and vision; and
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| WHEREAS, Through his determination and spirit, Martin |
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| Luther King Jr. led one of the greatest movements for equality |
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| and freedom in history; and
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| WHEREAS, Dr. King's movement still continues to this day; |
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| he advocated non-violent means to overcome the evil of racism |
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| in our society and broke down barriers within our society by |
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| encouraging Americans to look past their differences; and
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| WHEREAS, The citizens of this great nation are challenged |
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| to demonstrate a commitment toward ending prejudice in the |
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| United States and bring to fruition Dr. King's dream of making |
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| America a better place for all; therefore, be it
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| RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE |
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| NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we |
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| recognize the life and legacy of Dr. Reverend Martin Luther |