[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 13, 2009)]
[House]
[Pages H176-H179]
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RECOGNIZING THE EFFORTS OF THOSE WHO SERVE THEIR COMMUNITIES ON MARTIN
LUTHER KING DAY
Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to
the resolution (H. Res. 43) recognizing the efforts of those who serve
their communities on Martin Luther King Day and promoting the holiday
as a day of national service.
The Clerk read the title of the resolution.
The text of the resolution is as follows:
H. Res. 43
Whereas the King Holiday and Service Act, a law designating
Martin Luther King Day as a national day of volunteer
service, was signed into law in 1994;
Whereas millions of Americans have been inspired by the
life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to serve their
neighbors and communities every third Monday of January;
Whereas serving one's community for the betterment of every
individual speaks to the high character, transformative world
view, and everyday practice of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.;
Whereas the efforts of national service volunteers have
been a steadfast foundation of our Nation's infrastructure,
supporting not only individuals and families in need, but
acting in response to national catastrophes and natural
disasters;
Whereas citizens have the opportunity to participate in
thousands of already scheduled events all across the country,
as well as create and implement a community service project
where they identify the need;
Whereas the Corporation for National and Community Service,
is working with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for
Nonviolent Social Change, and thousands of other nonprofit,
community, national service, and education organizations
across the country to encourage Americans to serve on this
holiday and throughout the year; and
Whereas leaders at the Federal, State and local level are
planning to use the Martin Luther King Day and Inauguration
Day to rally our Nation to commit to serve and to make an
ongoing commitment to service: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) encourages all Americans to pay tribute to the life and
works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through participation in
community service projects on Martin Luther King Day;
(2) recognizes the inherent value of community service and
volunteerism in the creation of civil society and as a means
of non-violent community progress consistent with the works
of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.;
(3) recognizes the benefits of the collaborative work by
the many organizations that promote, facilitate, and carry
out needed service projects nationwide;
(4) encourages its members and colleagues to urge their
constituents, both in congressional districts and those
visiting the District of Columbia on Inauguration Day, to
participate in community service projects; and
(5) acknowledges that by serving one's country, one's
community and one's neighbor our Nation makes progress in
civility, equality, and unity consistent with the values and
life's work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from
Texas (Mr. Hinojosa) and the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Platts)
each will control 20 minutes.
The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Texas.
General Leave
Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Speaker, I request 5 legislative days during which
Members may revise and extend and insert extraneous material on House
Resolution 43 into the Record.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the
gentleman from Texas?
There was no objection.
Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
I rise today in support of the resolution before us, which recognizes
the critical role of service and those who give of their time to give
back to their communities.
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This resolution also reminds us that Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a
national day of service and encourages everyone to take part.
It is fitting that the day named in honor of the Reverend Martin
Luther King, Jr., is also a day for neighbors, for friends, young and
old, to give back to their communities. Dr. King's leadership in the
ministry and public service produced epic and societal change to this
great nation. He set an example for all of us to follow.
His words offer us very simple directions. In his ``drum major
instinct'' speech he said, ``You don't have to have a college degree to
serve. You don't have to make your subject and your verb agree to
serve. You don't have to know about Plato and Aristotle to serve. You
only need a heart full of grace, a soul generated by love.''
Over the last few years, the United States has endured and survived
the terrorist attacks of 9/11 and hurricanes and floods that devastated
families and communities. Without hesitation, volunteers across the
Nation rallied together to help stabilize and to rebuild our devastated
communities. And just as critical, during times of peace and calm in
communities across this country, people hear the call of service and
provide assistance in the classroom, in hospitals, in parks, and to
children, the elderly, and to each other.
I want to thank the Service Caucus and my friend and colleague
Representative Todd Platts of Pennsylvania for bringing this resolution
forward and reminding us that our country was built on the idea of
service. And while we set aside Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a day of
service, there are opportunities to give back each and every day.
Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
Mr. PLATTS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H. Res. 43 and yield
myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. Speaker, House Resolution 43 promotes the Martin Luther King
holiday as a day of national service and recognizes the efforts of the
countless Americans who will volunteer their services on behalf of many
worthy causes. I am proud to have introduced this resolution with my
fellow co-Chairs of the National Service Caucus, Representatives Doris
Matsui and David Price.
In 1994, President Bill Clinton signed into law the King Holiday and
Service Act to officially establish Martin Luther King Day as a day of
national service in recognition of Dr. King's selfless and courageous
service to his fellow citizens. Since this time, millions of Americans
have recognized this holiday as ``a day on,'' not ``a day off,'' by
volunteering in soup kitchens, organizing charity drives, mentoring
children or aiding in urban revitalization efforts.
This year, the Corporation for National & Community Service,
America's Promise Alliance and AmeriCorps NCCC are hosting a food drive
across Capitol Hill to restock the shelves at the Capital Area Food
Bank. Washington, D.C. schools will be closed for a 5-day weekend with
the Martin Luther King holiday and the Presidential inauguration this
coming week, leaving over 50,000 students without nutritious meals they
would have otherwise received through the school lunch and breakfast
programs.
Non-perishable canned food items can be delivered through this
Thursday, January 15, to either my office or the offices of
Representatives Doris Matsui, David Price and Mike Honda. On Thursday,
AmeriCorps NCCC students will pick up the canned food items and ensure
their delivery to the Capital Area Food Bank.
Finally, there are numerous opportunities for individuals to serve
their communities on Martin Luther King Day. I urge my fellow Members
of Congress and constituents to take time out of their daily lives and
give back to their communities. A list of volunteer opportunities is an
available online at mlkday.gov.
I cannot think of a more appropriate way to honor the heroic life and
accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King than by serving one's
community, and encourage all Americans to do so. I urge my colleagues
to support this resolution.
Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to yield 4 minutes to the
distinguished gentlewoman from California (Ms. Matsui), who serves on
the Rules Committee and the Energy and Commerce Committee.
Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the gentleman from
Texas for yielding me this time.
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I rise today to offer, along with my National Service Caucus co-
Chairs, of which the gentleman from Pennsylvania is one, a resolution
highlighting the men and women who inspire and actively pursue a better
country, those who serve the communities on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Day.
Since 1994, we have celebrated the King holiday by making it ``a day
on,'' not ``a day off,'' observing every third Monday in January as a
national day of service. Dr. King's legacy guides us to work for
equality and social justice, towards common understanding and shared
experiences. Serving one's neighbor, one's community and our country
allow every individual in our Nation to walk down the road with Dr.
King, looking forward, continually focused on reaching the promised
land.
This coming Monday, millions of Americans will participate in
thousands of already-planned events across this country. Thousands more
will come to our Nation's capital to see history in the making and
answer our President-elect's call to service. As we embark on a new era
of optimism and hope for a better tomorrow, we should start our journey
by not only observing change, but by honoring the legacy of Dr. King
and actively creating it.
I commend and join with President-elect Obama and Vice President-
elect Biden in calling for a new attitude toward service in our
country. When we ask what we can do for our country, the call shouldn't
be answered only one day a year.
It is my hope that this year's Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of
National Service marks a starting point that will continue throughout
the year and engage millions of Americans in a new commitment to
service.
This year's national day of service promises to be larger than ever
before. Efforts by the many service organizations, as well as the
Presidential Inaugural Committee and the corporation for National and
Community Service, have organized like never before. Right here on
Capitol Hill, as has been previously mentioned, the organization
America's Promise, along with the Corporation for National and
Community Service, are sponsoring a food drive to support local food
banks. These groups have utilized technology and the Internet to make
opportunities easy to find and easy to do.
The fact that this year's King Day of Service is one day before the
inauguration of President-elect Obama provides a unique opportunity to
reach millions of Americans with a message to serve. I ask my
colleagues to join with me in promoting service on Martin Luther King,
Jr. Day and encouraging all of those constituents, both at home and
those traveling to Washington, D.C. for the inauguration, to serve.
Thank you once again.
Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to yield 4 minutes to my good
friend, the gentleman from the State of Illinois (Mr. Davis), a
gentleman who serves on the Ways and Means Committee and has served and
distinguished himself on our Committee on Education and Labor.
Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Let me
first of all thank my good friend and chairman of our subcommittee. As
a matter of fact, I am already beginning to feel disappointed and
underprivileged because I will not have the opportunity to serve with
him this year as a result of leaving the Education Committee. But I
want to thank him for yielding time, and I want to thank him for his
tremendous leadership.
Mr. Speaker, next Tuesday will usher in a new era of hope, a new
chapter in the history of America, when President-elect Obama takes
office. This historic moment brings renewed energy to Dr. King's
mission and memory. We must not forget that we have reached this place
in history partly because of Dr. King's remarkable life. Today I would
like to honor his memory and those who work tirelessly for his cause.
Frederick Douglass once said, ``A battle lost or won is easily
described, understood, and appreciated, but the moral growth of a great
nation requires reflection, as well as observation, to appreciate it.''
Today, we do just that. Today we reflect on one life that changed the
course of so many others. We reflect on the commitment and integrity of
a man who stood up to those who said he was nothing. We reflect on a
man who had his priorities in line, who knew what was important and
never forgot it. And we reflect so that we can learn what we must do as
a nation to realize Dr. King's dream.
Born January 15, 1929, Dr. King grew up to be a man who would change
American history by fighting for fairness, dignity and equality for all
under the law and through the eyes of his fellow citizens. But his
journey was never easy. Martin Luther King attended Georgia's
segregated public schools. Like so many others, Dr. King was told by
society that he was a lesser being and that he could never be as good,
as human, as his peers.
But his journey was never easy. Despite the hardships, the bombings,
the fire hoses, the dogs, the relentless beatings and the death of
those devoted to his cause, Dr. King was able to rally his followers to
rise to the occasion by his purpose-driven actions and unforgettable
rhetoric.
In the great example of Dr. King's influence, 250,000 men and women,
white and black, gathered for the famous march on Washington. It was
there that Dr. King delivered his ``I have a Dream'' speech to the
Nation.
Dr. King's legacy reminds us that there are some things we must
continue to fight for. And although the rocky road that Dr. King
traveled is somewhat smoother today, this Nation must continue to
promote equal opportunity and fairness for all Americans. As we face
today's many challenges, we remember that Dr. King's hope for a better
tomorrow is very much alive.
So I thank you, Mr. Speaker, for the opportunity to participate in
this discussion, and again I want to thank my friend and colleague from
the great State of Texas for giving me the opportunity.
Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 minutes to the honorable
gentleman from California (Mr. Dreier) so that he can speak to this
House resolution.
Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, let me begin by expressing my appreciation
to my good friend and colleague Mr. Hinojosa for his leadership and his
management of this, and to my friend Mr. Platts as well, and Ms. Matsui
and Mr. Davis for their very thoughtful remarks.
I, of course, rise in very strong support of the resolution. I was
looking forward to voting for it, but I didn't intend to address it
until I listened to the remarks of Mr. Davis in which I was reminded of
a very thoughtful interview I heard this morning with the Reverend
Joseph Lowery, who, as we know, next Tuesday at the age of 87 is going
to be participating in the historic inauguration of Barack Obama.
He was talking about the Reverend Martin Luther King and the level of
activism that he had in the civil rights movement, and he ended his
interview by saying, Mr. Speaker, that he very much appreciated the
fact that at age 87 he had lived long enough to be able to see the
history that we will all witness next Tuesday.
This resolution is focused on ensuring that we encourage the level of
volunteerism that is necessary to deal with what is a very, very
serious societal challenge that we face at this moment, and that is the
hunger problem; the fact that there are so many people who, because of
the economic downturn through which we are going, are suffering.
So I want to join with my friends, encouraging my constituents in
California, those here in the metropolitan area, and others around the
country to support the effort that Mr. Platts talked about, by
contacting offices and doing what they can at food banks to provide
assistance. It is being done in the names of Barack Obama, the Reverend
Joseph Lowery, and, of course, Dr. Martin Luther King.
So I again thank my colleagues for their effort and the focus on this
very, very important issue, and again urge all of us to support this
resolution.
Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to voice my strong support for H.
Res. 43, a resolution that promotes the Martin Luther King Holiday as a
day of national service.
For me, one of the most powerful images of Washington is the image of
Dr. King conveying his dream during his 1963 ``March on Washington'',
on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.
Dr. King understood government has a fundamental responsibility to
meet the needs of all Americans regardless of race or economic class.
As our Nation prepares to celebrate Martin Luther King Day, and the
inauguration of the
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next President, we remember Dr. King as a beacon of change.
He gave people the faith and courage to work peacefully for change to
stop racial discrimination, and promote equality and opportunity across
America.
So on the day of remembrance named in his honor, let us all truly
recommit ourselves to changing and working to bring about opportunity
for all Americans.
We call on our Nation to serve, and recognize the determination of
those men and women who continue to work to make the world a better
place for future generations.
I urge my colleagues to honor the legacy of Dr. King and those who
continue to follow his example, and support H. Res. 43.
Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with the great pleasure of
supporting of H. Res. 43, which recognizes the hard work of those who
serve in their communities on Martin Luther King Day and promotes the
holiday as a day of national service.
During Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s lifetime, he worked tirelessly
towards creating a more just America, seeking to not only heal this
nation's racial divides, but to empower all Americans to take
responsibility for bettering their communities through service.
Recognizing this legacy, Congress passed the King Holiday and Service
Act in 1994, designating the King Holiday as a national day of
volunteer service and asking Americans of all backgrounds and ages to
honor Dr. King's legacy by engaging in service projects in their
communities. Since Congress passed the act 14 years ago, millions of
Americans have come together on the third Monday of January to engage
in service projects ranging from mentoring children to building homes.
By bringing together neighbors who might not normally meet, the King
Day of Service strengthens our communities and country by breaking down
barriers that have historically divided us and promoting civic
engagement.
Although participation in the King Day of Service has increased each
year, many Americans remain unaware of the service component of the
holiday, making it essential for more organizations to promote this
fitting tribute to Dr. King's memory. As the Chair of the Congressional
Asian Pacific American Caucus, I am proud to join the Congressional
Black Caucus, Congressional Hispanic Caucus and the National Service
Caucus in co-sponsoring a food drive to support the Capitol Area Food
Bank, whose resources are running thin. In Washington, DC alone, 56,000
children are at risk of being hungry on any day of the year. But with
the convergence of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal holiday and the
Presidential Inauguration, these children face a long 5-day weekend
when the school breakfasts and lunches upon which they depend will not
be available.
I am proud to recognize the millions of Americans inspired by the
life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to serve their communities and
encourage all my colleagues in Congress and our fellow Americans to
join their neighbors in community service projects on this important
day and throughout the year.
Mr. SIRES. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in support of H. Res. 43, a
resolution recognizing the efforts of those who serve their communities
on Martin Luther King Day and promoting the holiday as a day of
national service.
I am proud to have this opportunity to highlight the importance of
national service as well as honor a national leader and hero, Martin
Luther King, Jr.
Next Monday, we will celebrate this extraordinary man and the legacy
of service he engrained on our Nation through our dedication to
service.
This year, our celebration of Dr. King's life and his commitment to
improving the lives of all Americans is more significant than ever as
the country swears in our first African American president, Barack
Obama, the very next day.
The extraordinary work of Dr. King and his enduring message of
providing equal opportunities for all Americans--in conjunction with
the inauguration of our new president--provide proof that our Nation is
capable of great change and proof that through service, our Nation can
accomplish whatever it dreams.
As our country swears in President Obama on January 20, I know that
Martin Luther King, Jr. will be in my thoughts, as well as in the
thoughts of many proud Americans. It is people like Dr. King that make
our country great, that make me proud to be a citizen of this great
Nation, and that inspire me to serve.
I am pleased to join my colleagues in recognizing the amazing service
of this man that continues to inspire in our Nation year after year.
I urge my colleagues to not only join me in supporting today's
resolution, but join me in continuing the call for service in our
communities on this special day, and throughout the year.
Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.
Res. 43, and thank my colleague Congressman Todd Platts, authoring this
important resolution.
Mr. Speaker, yesterday the Nation observed for the 21st time the
Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday. Each year this day is set aside for
Americans to celebrate the life and legacy of a man who brought hope
and healing to America. The Martin Luther King holiday reminds us that
nothing is impossible when we are guided by the better angels of our
nature.
Dr. King's inspiring words filled a great void in our Nation, and
answered our collective longing to become a country that truly lived by
its noblest principles. Yet, Dr. King knew that it wasn't enough just
to talk the talk; he knew he had to walk the walk for his words to be
credible. And so we commemorate on this holiday the man of action, who
put his life on the line for freedom and justice everyday.
We honor the courage of a man who endured harassment, threats and
beatings, and even bombings. We commemorate the man who went to jail 29
times to achieve freedom for others, and who knew he would pay the
ultimate price for his leadership, but kept on marching and protesting
and organizing anyway.
Dr. King once said that we all have to decide whether we ``will walk
in the light of creative altruism or the darkness of destructive
selfishness. Life's most persistent and nagging question, he said, is
`what are you doing for others?' ''
When Martin talked about the end of his mortal life in one of his
last sermons, on February 4, 1968, in the pulpit of Ebenezer Baptist
Church, even then he lifted up the value of service as the hallmark of
a full life. ``I'd like somebody to mention on that day Martin Luther
King, Jr. tried to give his life serving others,'' he said. ``I want
you to say on that day, that I did try in my life . . . to love and
serve humanity.
Mr. Speaker, during these difficult days when the United States is
bogged down in a misguided and mismanaged war in Iraq; calamities on
Wall Street--Main Street--and in the American automobile industry; we
should also remember that the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who was
above all, a person who was always willing to serve to help his fellow
man.
This year thousands of Americans across the country will celebrate
the national holiday honoring the life and work of Martin Luther King,
Jr. by making the holiday ``a day on, not a day off.''
The King Day of Service is a way to transform Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr.'s life and teachings into community service that helps solve social
problems. That service may meet a tangible need, such as fixing up a
school or senior center, or it may meet a need of the spirit, such as
building a sense of community or mutual responsibility. On this day,
Americans of every age and background celebrate Dr. King through
service projects that:
Strengthen Communities--Dr. King recognized the power of service to
strengthen communities and achieve common goals. Through his words and
example, Dr. King challenged individuals to take action and lift up
their neighbors and communities through service.
Empower Individuals--Dr. King believed each individual possessed the
power to lift himself or herself up no matter what his or her
circumstances--rich or poor, black or white, man or woman. Whether
teaching literacy skills, helping an older adult surf the Web, or
helping an individual build the skills they need to acquire a job, acts
of service can help others improve their own lives while doing so much
for those who serve, as well.
Bridge Barriers--In his fight for civil rights, Dr. King inspired
Americans to think beyond themselves, look past differences, and work
toward equality. Serving side by side, community service bridges
barriers between people and teaches us that in the end, we are more
alike than we are different.
These ideas of unity, purpose, and the great things that can happen
when we work together toward a common goal--are just some of the many
reasons we honor Dr. King through service on this special holiday. I
urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this legislation and the
man who epitomized community service--Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to
honor Dr. King's legacy and to commemorate this day of national
service.
Dr. King once said, ``Everybody can be great . . . because anybody
can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't
have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a
heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.''
It is that idea, that together we can make a difference, in this
Nation and in the lives of others, that has prompted this day of
service. I believe that the message of change resonates greatly this
particular Martin Luther King Day.
This past year, I have seen young people who have never before been
involved in service working to change their communities. The
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ideals for which Dr. King gave his life have energized a new generation
of peaceful activists. These young people may not have experienced the
words and spirit of Dr. King during their lifetime, but his legacy
drives their efforts and enthusiasm.
It is a testament to his greatness that Dr. King's message has
transcended time and generations. Dr. King called on all of us to no
longer stand alone in silence, but to stand up together as a voice
against injustice. He inspired us to fight for change through
nonviolent means, and paved the road for us to continue that fight even
after his death.
Dr. King left us with the challenge to courageously fight and secure
the civil rights for all, from the impoverished and disenfranchised
underclass to the politically and economically endowed. And while we
have made great progress, there is still work to be done. We must
remain diligent and engaged in defining how our Nation will achieve
this equality.
Today's Martin Luther King Day is as much about the past as it is
about the present and the future. Dr. King's dream is truly timeless,
and I hope all will participate in this day of service to honor his
faith and vision.
Mr. BARROW. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H. Res. 43 honoring the
memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and thanking those who continue
to honor his memory by giving back to the communities in which they
live.
Dr. King once said, ``Life's most persistent and urgent question is,
`What are you doing for others?' '' Enacted in 1994 by Congress, the
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service was started to honor Dr. King's
legacy by giving folks the opportunity to answer that question. Its
theme, ``Make it a Day On, not a Day Off,'' urges Americans everywhere
to spend their day off working to create a better society--as Dr. King
did.
Despite all the hardships and discrimination he experienced in his
lifetime, Dr. King never lost his profound love for all mankind. I'd
like to thank those Americans who spend their holiday volunteering in
their communities, helping out their brothers and their sisters. Your
selflessness and sense of civic duty move America one step closer to
Dr. King's vision of the ``Beloved Community.'' That is worth a day's
work from any of us.
Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my strong
support for H. Res. 43, which recognizes the efforts of those who serve
their communities on Martin Luther King Day and promotes the holiday as
a day of national service.
Fifteen years ago, the enactment of the King Holiday and Service Act
officially designated Martin Luther King Day as a national day of
volunteer service. Each year since, millions of Americans across the
country, and thousands in my congressional district, have been inspired
to serve their neighbors and communities every third Monday of January.
This is an impressive achievement but it is a fitting tribute to one
of the greatest figures in world history. Dr. King dedicated and,
ultimately, sacrificed his life to serve others, especially ``the least
of these.'' As he famously observed, ``Everybody can be great because
everybody can serve.''
Mr. Speaker, at this defining moment in history our country faces
enormous challenges and given the enormity of unmet needs, every
contribution--big and small--matters.
All across our land, there are children and adults to educate;
seniors to care for; hungry persons to feed; jobless to train and
employ; the environment to protect; and justice to pursue. In short,
there is much unfinished work to be done.
Mr. Speaker, I applaud the Corporation for National and Community
Service, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social
Change, and thousands of other nonprofit, community, national service,
and education organizations across the country for encouraging
Americans to serve their communities this holiday and throughout the
year.
I urge all Americans to honor Dr. King by making the holiday in his
honor a ``day on,'' not a day off. Dr. King could always be found
serving others. So should we.
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Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Speaker, I have no further speakers, and I yield
back the balance of my time.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the
gentleman from Texas (Mr. Hinojosa) that the House suspend the rules
and agree to the resolution, H. Res. 43.
The question was taken.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds
being in the affirmative, the ayes have it.
Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX and the
Chair's prior announcement, further proceedings on this motion will be
postponed.
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