New York K 28: Commemorating the observance of the 40th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the State of New York, on January 20, 2025

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K00028 Summary:

BILL NOK00028 

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SPONSORHeastie

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COSPNSRBarclay, Peoples-Stokes, Walsh, Pretlow, Ra

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Assembly Resolution No. 28

BY: M. of A. Heastie

 COMMEMORATING the observance of the 40th Annual
 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the State of New
 York, on January 20, 2025

 WHEREAS, From time to time we take note of certain individuals whom
we wish to recognize for their valued contributions and to publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and

 WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, it is the custom of this Legislative Body to
join the people of this great Empire State in proudly observing the 40th
Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the State of New York, on January
20, 2025, taking note of his many accomplishments and contributions to
mankind; and

 WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born the grandson of a
slave into a segregated society in Atlanta, Georgia, on January 15,
1929, and was instrumental in formulating a policy which ultimately
destroyed legal apartheid across the United States; and

 WHEREAS, In February of 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke
about the inevitability of his death and hoped that when we spoke of his
life, we would not concentrate on his academic achievements: that he
graduated from Morehouse College, that he attended the Crozer
Theological Seminary and Boston University, where he earned a doctorate
in Systematic Theology; and

 WHEREAS, After returning from Crozer, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
delivered his first sermon at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta and
became the church's co-pastor with his father; and

 WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a truly humble man, also did
not find it important that we mention that he won the Nobel Peace Prize
and over 300 other awards; and

 WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s finest legacy of greater
social justice for all Americans was truly reflected in his devotion to
serve and respect others, and in his steadfast love for all humanity;
and

 WHEREAS, Standing in a long line of great American black leaders,
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. represents the historical culmination and
the living embodiment of a spirit of united purpose rooted in Black
African culture and the American Dream; and

 WHEREAS, An apostle of peace, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. fought
unrelentingly for the civil rights of all Americans and taught us that
through non-violence courage displaces fear, love transforms hate,
acceptance dissipates prejudice and mutual regard cancels enmity; and

 WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. manifestly contri