SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 10
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the City of Dallas on the occasion of its 27th annual
Martin Luther King, Jr., Birthday Celebration, which is
culminating with an awards banquet on January 17, 2009; and
WHEREAS, A beloved pastor, a powerful orator, and one of
the seminal figures of America's civil rights movement, Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr., was awarded the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize
for his commitment to nonviolence and his tireless efforts on
behalf of civil rights, equal educational opportunity, and
improved economic well-being for all Americans, regardless of
race or creed; and
WHEREAS, The City of Dallas has declared the theme for its
27th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Birthday Celebration to be
"Remember! Celebrate! Act! The Dream Continues. . .";
activities will include a candle-lighting ceremony and a march
and parade to include bands, floats, and a live radio broadcast;
and
WHEREAS, The Martin Luther King, Jr., Awards Banquet is
being held at the Sheraton Hotel Dallas and features noted
author, psychiatrist, educator, and social critic Dr. Alvin
Poussaint as the keynote speaker; this celebration serves as a
reminder to all Texans of our country's ideals of equal justice
before the law and tolerance of others' beliefs; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend the City of Dallas on its history of
outstanding celebrations on Martin Luther King, Jr., Day and
extend best wishes for a memorable celebration in 2009; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a
memento of this special occasion.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 14, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate