[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 59 (Monday, April 4, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H4148]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEATH OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

  (Mr. COHEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. COHEN. Madam Speaker, 54 years ago tonight one of the great 
tragedies in our Nation's history occurred in my hometown of Memphis, 
Tennessee. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated.
  In Memphis, there is great love for Dr. King and his dream. He had 
given the ``I've Been to the Mountaintop'' speech the night before in 
Memphis. And tonight, at this hour there is a memorial service at the 
National Civil Rights Museum, which was constructed at the Lorraine 
Motel where he was staying and where he was slain.
  In Memphis, a phoenix has risen from the ashes. The National Civil 
Rights Museum celebrates Dr. King's life and all the pioneers that 
preceded him and were after him in fighting for civil rights and civil 
justice in this Nation.
  I share with all in mourning the death of Dr. King 54 years ago but 
take great pride in Memphis having the National Civil Rights Museum and 
encourage people to visit.

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