[Congressional Bills 105th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 247 Referred in Senate (RFS)]

  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 247


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 2, 1998

        Received and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
 Recognizing the contributions of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, 
Jr., to the civil society of the United States and the world and to the 
   cause of nonviolent social and political change to advance social 
  justice and equality for all races and calling on the people of the 
   United States to study, reflect on, and celebrate the life of Dr. 
  Martin Luther King, Jr., on the thirtieth anniversary of his death.

Whereas the life work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., serves as an inspiration 
        to all people who believe in justice, equality, and human rights;
Whereas Dr. King advanced his goals and principles with determination, faith, 
        dignity, and courage in the face of life-threatening opposition;
Whereas Dr. King raised the consciousness of the Nation to fundamental 
        injustices and inequalities in American society and moved the Nation 
        significantly forward on the long and unfinished road to racial harmony 
        and reconciliation;
Whereas the work of Dr. King created a basis of understanding and respect for 
        individuals, communities, and the Nation as a whole, to act 
        cooperatively and courageously to establish tolerance, justice, and 
        equality among all people;
Whereas Dr. King's life and political philosophy advocated the need for men and 
        women to strive to overcome oppression without resorting to violence;
Whereas Dr. King was the recipient of the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize for his 
        unrelenting efforts to bring about social and racial justice;
Whereas Dr. King believed in, practiced, and urged others to achieve political 
        change and social equality through nonviolent means and dedicated his 
        life to achieving the goal of a fully integrated society;
Whereas there is still much work to be done in achieving full reconciliation 
        among America's racial, social, and ethnic communities and in creating a 
        colorblind society;
Whereas Dr. King's life was tragically ended on April 4, 1968, before completing 
        his work and fulfilling his dream of a Nation where people are not 
        judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character; 
        and
Whereas Dr. King's political philosophy and life's work shine as a guiding light 
        for all people who would live peacefully together in freedom, both 
        nationally and around the world: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That the Congress--
            (1) recognizes the importance of the life and work of the 
        Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to the civil society and 
        freedoms of the United States of America;
            (2) recognizes that Dr. King's life was tragically taken 
        before the full achievement of his goals; and
            (3) calls on the people of the United States to study, 
        reflect on, and celebrate Dr. King's life and ideals in order 
        to fulfill his dream of civil and human rights for all people.

            Passed the House of Representatives April 1, 1998.

            Attest:

                                                ROBIN H. CARLE,

                                                                 Clerk.