[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 5 (Tuesday, January 19, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E38]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE AND WORK OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

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                           HON. JIM MARSHALL

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 19, 2010

  Mr. MARSHALL. Madam Speaker, it is my pleasure to rise today to honor 
one of Georgia's greatest citizens, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and to 
recognize the efforts of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Banquet 
Committee, the North Georgia Building and Construction Trades Council, 
and the Central Georgia Federation of Trades and Labor Council. It is 
on this 22nd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Banquet and Awards 
Ceremony that we all pause to remember Dr. King's life and legacy and 
to reflect on what a profoundly positive impact he has had on each and 
every one of us. Dr. King's impact was not limited to the South or even 
to the United States. His nonviolent struggle for the equality of all 
people enriched our entire globe, a fact acknowledged by his receipt of 
the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.
  Dr. King's message throughout the struggle of the Civil Rights 
movement was clear and simple. All people should be equal before the 
law and all should have the opportunity to make the most out of their 
lives in a free and democratic society. Dr. King contributed enormously 
to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, a landmark in the 
struggle for racial equality. Unfortunately, that struggle continues 
today, almost 42 years after Dr. King was murdered by an assassin. Our 
nation's annual celebration of Dr. King's birth reminds us that we have 
more to do to assure the equality of all people before the law.
  Madam Speaker, the work of the North Georgia Building and 
Construction Trades Council and the Central Georgia Federation of 
Trades and Labor Council continues the work begun by Dr. King. Their 
efforts for Georgians in gaining meaningful and quality employment in 
the construction industry deserve our thanks. Their endeavors are in 
keeping with Dr. King's simple message that all deserve the chance to 
succeed and I again wish to congratulate them on all the outstanding 
work they do for all Georgians and for the important work they do to 
honor Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy.

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