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Introduced
01/20/2025
01/20/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
01/20/2025
01/20/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/20/2025
01/20/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
AI Summary
This resolution commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by recognizing his pivotal role in the civil rights movement and his enduring legacy of nonviolent resistance and social justice. The document highlights Dr. King's significant achievements, including his instrumental leadership in passing the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and notes the establishment of Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a federal holiday in 1983 after 15 years of advocacy. The resolution emphasizes Dr. King's powerful oratory, particularly his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech, and his commitment to confronting injustice through collective action rooted in love and dignity. The Senate formally commemorates Dr. King by acknowledging his transformative contributions to civil rights and urges all Washingtonians to honor his memory by taking actionable steps to address inequality, foster unity, and create a society that treats everyone with respect and provides equal opportunities. The resolution underscores Washington state's continued commitment to championing the principles Dr. King fought for, including equity, inclusion, and human dignity.
Sponsors (43)
T'wina Nobles (D)*,
Jessica Bateman (D),
Matt Boehnke (R),
John Braun (R),
Mike Chapman (D),
Leonard Christian (R),
Annette Cleveland (D),
Steve Conway (D),
Adrian Cortes (D),
Manka Dhingra (D),
Noel Frame (D),
Chris Gildon (R),
Keith Goehner (R),
Drew Hansen (D),
Paul Harris (R),
Bob Hasegawa (D),
Jeff Holy (R),
Claudia Kauffman (D),
Curtis King (R),
Deborah Krishnadasan (D),
Marko Liias (D),
Liz Lovelett (D),
John Lovick (D),
Drew MacEwen (R),
Jim McCune (R),
Ron Muzzall (R),
Tina Orwall (D),
Jamie Pedersen (D),
Bill Ramos (D),
Marcus Riccelli (D),
June Robinson (D),
Rebecca Saldaña (D),
Mark Schoesler (R),
Sharon Shewmake (D),
Shelly Short (R),
Vandana Slatter (D),
Derek Stanford (D),
Nikki Torres (R),
Yasmin Trudeau (D),
Javier Valdez (D),
Keith Wagoner (R),
Judy Warnick (R),
Jeff Wilson (R),
Last Action
Adopted. (on 01/20/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=8605&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Resolutions/8605-Dr.%20Martin%20Luther%20King,%20Jr..pdf |
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