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This resolution, passed by the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, formally honors the life and enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., recognizing him as a pivotal American figure whose life embodies the pursuit of justice, truth, and equality. The resolution acknowledges Dr. King's birth and tragic death, highlighting his central role in the ongoing struggle for civil rights, referencing key events like the Montgomery bus boycott and the marches in Washington and Selma. It also notes the significance of his work within Kentucky, specifically mentioning the passage of the Kentucky Civil Rights Act of 1966, which Dr. King praised. The resolution emphasizes the continued relevance of Dr. King's philosophy of nonviolence and his dream of a just and peaceful society, urging all Kentuckians to embrace these principles and live lives free from prejudice. Finally, it declares that the House of Representatives will adjourn in honor of Dr. King's memory and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to Representative Lindsey Burke.

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hr5.html