[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 11, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H185]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   ON THE MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., HOLIDAY EVERY AMERICAN CAN MAKE A 
                               DIFFERENCE

  (Ms. McCARTHY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. McCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in anticipation of the 10th 
celebration of the Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday, which has been 
designated as a national day of service, to encourage my colleagues and 
all Americans to be mindful of the national theme: On the King holiday 
every American can make a difference.
  The King holiday challenges Americans to remember and celebrate, but 
most importantly, to act to address the issues for which Dr. King and 
others gave of their lives, their energies, their talents. One of Dr. 
King's philosophies evolves around the promise that every individual 
can achieve his or her dream in America.
  To accomplish this goal, the Government must be a partner with the 
people. In keeping the dream alive, we must address the unfinished 
agenda and direct our efforts to reduce violence, help youths at risk, 
promote interracial cooperation and economic stability. By doing so, we 
can make every American experience the land of opportunity once again.

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