This measure would recognize Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on April 4, 2023, the 55th anniversary of his assassination, for his numerous accomplishments and contributions to the nation and the long-lasting influence that his words and legacy continue to have globally.

This measure would recognize Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on April 4, 2023, the 55th anniversary of his assassination, for his numerous accomplishments and contributions to the nation and the long-lasting influence that his words and legacy continue to have globally.

This measure would recognize Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on April 4, 2023, the 55th anniversary of his assassination, for his numerous accomplishments and contributions to the nation and the long-lasting influence that his words and legacy continue to have globally.

WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated 55 years ago in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 4, 1968; and

WHEREAS, His sacrifice continues to reverberate throughout the nation in large and small ways, and our nation is still trying to recover from Dr. Kings death, to seize opportunities for racial equality, economic justice, and peace, and to create what Dr. King referred to as a beloved community, which seemed to recede in the aftermath of his death; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a Baptist minister and founder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), who had led the civil rights movement since the mid-1950s, using a combination of impassioned speeches and nonviolent protests to fight segregation and achieve significant civil rights advances for African Americans; and

WHEREAS, His sacrifice led to an outpouring of anger among Black Americans, as well as a period of national mourning that helped speed the way for an equal housing bill that would be the last significant legislative achievement of the civil rights era; and

WHEREAS, In the last years of his life, Dr. King sought to widen his appeal beyond his own race, speaking out publicly against the Vietnam War and working to form a coalition of poor AmericansBlack and White aliketo address such issues as poverty and unemployment; and

WHEREAS, In the spring of 1968, while preparing for a planned march to Washington to lobby Congress on behalf of the poor, Dr. King was called to Memphis, Tennessee, to support a sanitation workers strike and on the night of April 3, Dr. King gave a speech at the Mason Temple Church in Memphis; and

WHEREAS, In his speech, Dr. King seemed to foreshadow his own untimely passing, or at least to strike a particularly reflective note, ending with these now-historic words: And Ive seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land. And so Im happy, tonight. Im not worried about anything. Im not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord.; and

WHEREAS, Just after 6 p.m. the following day, Dr. King was standing on the second-floor balcony of the Lorraine Motel, where he and his associates were staying, when a snipers bullet struck him in the neck. He was rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead about an hour later, at the age of 39; and

WHEREAS, Shock and distress over the news of Dr. Kings death sparked rioting in more than 100 cities around the country, including burning and looting, and amid a wave of national mourning, President Lyndon B. Johnson urged Americans to reject the blind violence that had killed Dr. King, whom he called the apostle of nonviolence; and

WHEREAS, He also called on the United States Congress to speedily pass the civil rights legislation then entering the House of Representatives for debate, calling it a fitting legacy of Dr. King and his lifes work, and on April 11, President Johnson signed the Fair Housing Act, a major piece of civil rights legislation; and

WHEREAS, Dr. King has remained the most widely known African American leader of his era, and the most public face of the civil rights movement, along with its most eloquent voice; and

WHEREAS, A campaign to establish a national holiday in Dr. Kings honor began almost immediately after his death, to honor his life and accomplishment; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby further recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on April 4, 2023, the 55th anniversary of his assassination, for his numerous accomplishments and contributions to our nation and the long-lasting influence that his words and legacy continues to have globally; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated 55 years ago in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 4, 1968; and

WHEREAS, His sacrifice continues to reverberate throughout the nation in large and small ways, and our nation is still trying to recover from Dr. Kings death, to seize opportunities for racial equality, economic justice, and peace, and to create what Dr. King referred to as a beloved community, which seemed to recede in the aftermath of his death; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a Baptist minister and founder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), who had led the civil rights movement since the mid-1950s, using a combination of impassioned speeches and nonviolent protests to fight segregation and achieve significant civil rights advances for African Americans; and

WHEREAS, His sacrifice led to an outpouring of anger among Black Americans, as well as a period of national mourning that helped speed the way for an equal housing bill that would be the last significant legislative achievement of the civil rights era; and

WHEREAS, In the last years of his life, Dr. King sought to widen his appeal beyond his own race, speaking out publicly against the Vietnam War and working to form a coalition of poor AmericansBlack and White aliketo address such issues as poverty and unemployment; and

WHEREAS, In the spring of 1968, while preparing for a planned march to Washington to lobby Congress on behalf of the poor, Dr. King was called to Memphis, Tennessee, to support a sanitation workers strike and on the night of April 3, Dr. King gave a speech at the Mason Temple Church in Memphis; and

WHEREAS, In his speech, Dr. King seemed to foreshadow his own untimely passing, or at least to strike a particularly reflective note, ending with these now-historic words: And Ive seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land. And so Im happy, tonight. Im not worried about anything. Im not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord.; and

WHEREAS, Just after 6 p.m. the following day, Dr. King was standing on the second-floor balcony of the Lorraine Motel, where he and his associates were staying, when a snipers bullet struck him in the neck. He was rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead about an hour later, at the age of 39; and

WHEREAS, Shock and distress over the news of Dr. Kings death sparked rioting in more than 100 cities around the country, including burning and looting, and amid a wave of national mourning, President Lyndon B. Johnson urged Americans to reject the blind violence that had killed Dr. King, whom he called the apostle of nonviolence; and

WHEREAS, He also called on the United States Congress to speedily pass the civil rights legislation then entering the House of Representatives for debate, calling it a fitting legacy of Dr. King and his lifes work, and on April 11, President Johnson signed the Fair Housing Act, a major piece of civil rights legislation; and

WHEREAS, Dr. King has remained the most widely known African American leader of his era, and the most public face of the civil rights movement, along with its most eloquent voice; and

WHEREAS, A campaign to establish a national holiday in Dr. Kings honor began almost immediately after his death, to honor his life and accomplishment; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby further recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on April 4, 2023, the 55th anniversary of his assassination, for his numerous accomplishments and contributions to our nation and the long-lasting influence that his words and legacy continues to have globally; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated 55 years ago in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 4, 1968; and

WHEREAS, His sacrifice continues to reverberate throughout the nation in large and small ways, and our nation is still trying to recover from Dr. Kings death, to seize opportunities for racial equality, economic justice, and peace, and to create what Dr. King referred to as a beloved community, which seemed to recede in the aftermath of his death; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a Baptist minister and founder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), who had led the civil rights movement since the mid-1950s, using a combination of impassioned speeches and nonviolent protests to fight segregation and achieve significant civil rights advances for African Americans; and

WHEREAS, His sacrifice led to an outpouring of anger among Black Americans, as well as a period of national mourning that helped speed the way for an equal housing bill that would be the last significant legislative achievement of the civil rights era; and

WHEREAS, In the last years of his life, Dr. King sought to widen his appeal beyond his own race, speaking out publicly against the Vietnam War and working to form a coalition of poor AmericansBlack and White aliketo address such issues as poverty and unemployment; and

WHEREAS, In the spring of 1968, while preparing for a planned march to Washington to lobby Congress on behalf of the poor, Dr. King was called to Memphis, Tennessee, to support a sanitation workers strike and on the night of April 3, Dr. King gave a speech at the Mason Temple Church in Memphis; and

WHEREAS, In his speech, Dr. King seemed to foreshadow his own untimely passing, or at least to strike a particularly reflective note, ending with these now-historic words: And Ive seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land. And so Im happy, tonight. Im not worried about anything. Im not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord.; and

WHEREAS, Just after 6 p.m. the following day, Dr. King was standing on the second-floor balcony of the Lorraine Motel, where he and his associates were staying, when a snipers bullet struck him in the neck. He was rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead about an hour later, at the age of 39; and

WHEREAS, Shock and distress over the news of Dr. Kings death sparked rioting in more than 100 cities around the country, including burning and looting, and amid a wave of national mourning, President Lyndon B. Johnson urged Americans to reject the blind violence that had killed Dr. King, whom he called the apostle of nonviolence; and

WHEREAS, He also called on the United States Congress to speedily pass the civil rights legislation then entering the House of Representatives for debate, calling it a fitting legacy of Dr. King and his lifes work, and on April 11, President Johnson signed the Fair Housing Act, a major piece of civil rights legislation; and

WHEREAS, Dr. King has remained the most widely known African American leader of his era, and the most public face of the civil rights movement, along with its most eloquent voice; and

WHEREAS, A campaign to establish a national holiday in Dr. Kings honor began almost immediately after his death, to honor his life and accomplishment; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby further recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on April 4, 2023, the 55th anniversary of his assassination, for his numerous accomplishments and contributions to our nation and the long-lasting influence that his words and legacy continues to have globally; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: ACR 52

Author: Jones-Sawyer (D), et al.

Introduced: 3/30/23

Vote: 21

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 4/27/23

SUBJECT: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: 55th anniversary of assassination

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST:

This resolution recognizes April 4, 2023, as the 55th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; and, recognizes his numerous accomplishments and contributions to the nation and the long-lasting influence that his words and legacy continue to have globally.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated 55 years ago in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 4, 1968.
2. In the spring of 1968, Dr. King was called to Memphis, Tennessee, to support a sanitation workers' strike and on the night of April 3, Dr. King gave a speech at the Mason Temple Church in Memphis.
3. In his speech, Dr. King seemed to foreshadow his own untimely passing, or at least to strike a particularly reflective note, ending with these now-historic words: "And I've seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land. And so I'm happy, tonight. I'm not worried about anything."
4. His sacrifice continues to reverberate throughout the nation in large and small ways, and our nation is still trying to recover from Dr. King's death, to seize opportunities for racial equality, economic justice, and peace, and to create what Dr. King referred to as a "beloved community," which seemed to recede in the aftermath of his death.
5. His sacrifice led to an outpouring of anger among Black Americans, as well as a period of national mourning that helped speed the way for an equal housing bill that would be the last significant legislative achievement of the civil rights era.
6. Dr. King has remained the most widely known African American leader of his era, and the most public face of the civil rights movement, along with its most eloquent voice.

This resolution recognizes April 4, 2023, as the 55th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; and, recognizes his numerous accomplishments and contributions to the nation and the long-lasting influence that his words and legacy continue to have globally.

Comments

According to the author, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a Baptist minister and founder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, who led the civil rights movement through impassioned speeches and nonviolent protest in response to rampant racism and segregation. On April 4, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated and his sacrifice continues to serve as a beacon of hope through his message of unity and equality for all. We honor him posthumously by commemorating a life cut short, and do so with the hope that one day his dream of respect and dignity for all will be achieved.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 5/8/23)

None received

OPPOSITION: (Verified 5/8/23)

None received

Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520

5/10/23 15:19:56

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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING

ATR Bill Id:ACR 52

Author:(Jones-Sawyer)

As Introduced Ver:March 30, 2023

Majority vote

SUMMARY

Recognizes April 4, 2023, as the 55th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; and, recognizes his numerous accomplishments and contributions to the nation and the long-lasting influence that his words and legacy continue to have globally.

Major Provisions

1. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated 55 years ago in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 4, 1968.
2. In the spring of 1968, Dr. King was called to Memphis, Tennessee, to support a sanitation workers' strike and on the night of April 3, Dr. King gave a speech at the Mason Temple Church in Memphis.
3. In his speech, Dr. King seemed to foreshadow his own untimely passing, or at least to strike a particularly reflective note, ending with these now-historic words: "And I've seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land. And so I'm happy, tonight. I'm not worried about anything."
4. His sacrifice continues to reverberate throughout the nation in large and small ways, and our nation is still trying to recover from Dr. King's death, to seize opportunities for racial equality, economic justice, and peace, and to create what Dr. King referred to as a "beloved community," which seemed to recede in the aftermath of his death.
5. His sacrifice led to an outpouring of anger among Black Americans, as well as a period of national mourning that helped speed the way for an equal housing bill that would be the last significant legislative achievement of the civil rights era.
6. Dr. King has remained the most widely known African American leader of his era, and the most public face of the civil rights movement, along with its most eloquent voice.

COMMENTS

According to the Author

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a Baptist minister and founder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, who led the civil rights movement through impassioned speeches and nonviolent protest in response to rampant racism and segregation. On April 4, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated and his sacrifice continues to serve as a beacon of hope through his message of unity and equality for all. We honor him posthumously by commemorating a life cut short, and do so with the hope that one day his dream of respect and dignity for all will be achieved.

Arguments in Support

None on file

Arguments in Opposition

None on file

FISCAL COMMENTS

None. This resolution is keyed non-fiscal by Legislative Counsel.

VOTES

ASM RULES: 13-0-0

YES: Ramos, Waldron, Addis, Juan Carrillo, Essayli, Flora, Low, Ortega, Pacheco, Papan, Pellerin, Blanca Rubio, Valencia

UPDATED

VERSION: March 30, 2023

CONSULTANT: Michael Erke / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0000204

Date of Hearing: April 13, 2023

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES

James Ramos, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 52 (

Author:Jones-Sawyer) – As Introduced Ver:March 30, 2023

SUBJECT: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: 55th anniversary of assassination.

SUMMARY: Recognizes April 4, 2023, as the 55th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; and, recognizes his numerous accomplishments and contributions to the nation and the long-lasting influence that his words and legacy continue to have globally. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated 55 years ago in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 4, 1968.
2. In the spring of 1968, Dr. King was called to Memphis, Tennessee, to support a sanitation workers’ strike and on the night of April 3, Dr. King gave a speech at the Mason Temple Church in Memphis.
3. In his speech, Dr. King seemed to foreshadow his own untimely passing, or at least to strike a particularly reflective note, ending with these now-historic words: “And I’ve seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land. And so I’m happy, tonight. I’m not worried about anything.”
4. His sacrifice continues to reverberate throughout the nation in large and small ways, and our nation is still trying to recover from Dr. King’s death, to seize opportunities for racial equality, economic justice, and peace, and to create what Dr. King referred to as a “beloved community,” which seemed to recede in the aftermath of his death.
5. His sacrifice led to an outpouring of anger among Black Americans, as well as a period of national mourning that helped speed the way for an equal housing bill that would be the last significant legislative achievement of the civil rights era.
6. Dr. King has remained the most widely known African American leader of his era, and the most public face of the civil rights movement, along with its most eloquent voice.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

None on file

Opposition

None on file

Analysis Prepared by: Michael Erke / RLS. / (916) 319-2800