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Introduced
01/15/2024
01/15/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
01/15/2024
01/15/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/15/2024
01/15/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.
AI Summary
This Resolution honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., recognizing him as a beacon of hope for racial equality who used nonviolent means to highlight the struggles of disenfranchised communities, particularly African Americans. It acknowledges that today, the third Monday in January, marks what would have been his 95th birthday and emphasizes his belief that a person's worth is determined by their commitment to improving the lives of others through service, not by their race, culture, or class. The Resolution also remembers former Black and African American senators who paved the way for others and notes the disproportionate impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Black communities. Ultimately, the Senate resolves to honor Dr. King's memory by urging all citizens to condemn racism and advance a more just society where everyone receives fair treatment under the law, continuing his legacy of courage and hope.
Sponsors (49)
John Lovick (D)*,
Andy Billig (D),
Matt Boehnke (R),
John Braun (R),
Annette Cleveland (D),
Steve Conway (D),
Manka Dhingra (D),
Perry Dozier (R),
Phil Fortunato (R),
Noel Frame (D),
Chris Gildon (R),
Drew Hansen (D),
Bob Hasegawa (D),
Brad Hawkins (R),
Jeff Holy (R),
Sam Hunt (D),
Claudia Kauffman (D),
Karen Keiser (D),
Curtis King (R),
Patty Kuderer (D),
Marko Liias (D),
Liz Lovelett (D),
Drew MacEwen (R),
Jim McCune (R),
Mark Mullet (D),
Ron Muzzall (R),
Joe Nguyen (D),
T'wina Nobles (D),
Mike Padden (R),
Jamie Pedersen (D),
Emily Randall (D),
Ann Rivers (R),
June Robinson (D),
Rebecca Saldaña (D),
Jesse Salomon (D),
Mark Schoesler (R),
Sharon Shewmake (D),
Shelly Short (R),
Derek Stanford (D),
Nikki Torres (R),
Yasmin Trudeau (D),
Javier Valdez (D),
Kevin Van De Wege (D),
Keith Wagoner (R),
Judy Warnick (R),
Lisa Wellman (D),
Claire Wilson (D),
Jeff Wilson (R),
Lynda Wilson (R),
Last Action
Adopted. (on 01/15/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=8649&Year=2023&Initiative=false | 01/16/2024 |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Resolutions/8649-Martin%20Luther%20King,%20Jr..pdf | 01/16/2024 |
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