06/04/2001
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"H.R. 2040 commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964."
"Laura and I thank Mel for his leadership and friendship over the past 8 years."
"We are honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with this extension."
"Mel's life story is a testament to the power of the American Dream."