Observing the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and encouraging the people of the United States to observe the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and for other purposes.

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Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) observes the 80th birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.; and (2) pledges to advance Dr. King's legacy. Encourages the people of the United States to: (1) observe Dr. King's 80th birthday and his life; (2) commemorate his legacy so that, as Dr. King hoped, "one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: `We hold these truths to be self-evident; that all men are created equal'"; and (3) remember Dr. King's message and rededicate themselves to his goal of a free and just United States.

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 21 January 2009

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 21 January 2009

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• Passed House without amendment

  summary · EN · 21 January 2009

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 16 January 2009

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 16 January 2009

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 16 January 2009

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