Charles T. Canady: “House Concurrent Resolution 247, a concurrent resolution to recognize the contributions of the Reverend Martin Luther…”

“House Concurrent Resolution 247, a concurrent resolution to recognize the contributions of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., was introduced by the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Watts). On April 4, 1968, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, minister, civil rights activist, Nobel Peace Prize winner, and world leader, was killed by an assassin's bullet. Dr. King's foreshortened life, which ended at age 39, was memorialized all over the world. This spring marks the 30th anniversary of Reverend King's death and comes at a time when Americans will be remembering and discussing Dr. King's work and contributions to the cause of nonviolent social and political change to advance social justice and equality for people of all races. This anniversary presents an excellent time to offer this resolution which recognizes the importance of the life and work of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It recognizes that Dr. King's life was tragically taken before the full achievement of his dream and goals, and it calls on the people of the United States to study, reflect on, and to celebrate his life's work.”