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Senate
Resolution 747
By:
Senators Johnson of the 1st, Williams of the 19th, Brown of the 26th, Seay of
the 34th, Butler of the 55th and others
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life and achievements of Mrs. Coretta Scott King and expressing regret of
her passing; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
our nation remains strong because the fires which forge her burn ever bright and
temper her people into steel of incredible strength and willpower;
and
WHEREAS,
perhaps no other woman of the past century exemplifies and stands as a shining
example of that strength than Mrs. Coretta Scott King; and
WHEREAS,
she was the founding president and chief executive officer of the Martin Luther
King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, Inc.; and
WHEREAS,
she shared her husband's steadfast commitment to seek peace and justice through
nonviolent action and played a leading role in advocating social change across
the nation and throughout the world during his lifetime and thereafter and was
to be a prominent voice in maintaining the enduring legacy of her husband's
dreams; and
WHEREAS,
she led good-will missions to a number of Latin American and African nations and
addressed two of history's most massive peace rallies in Bonn, Germany, and in
New York; and
WHEREAS,
her untiring efforts were directly responsible for developing the Center for
Nonviolent Social Change and the Freedom Hall Complex into world renowned
facilities promoting Dr. King's philosophy through seminars, workshops, and
training programs; and
WHEREAS,
in 1983, she led the mobilization efforts for the 20th anniversary march on
Washington, D.C., bringing together over 800 human rights organizations to form
the Coalition of Conscience; and
WHEREAS,
she was elected chairperson of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday
Commission which was established by an Act of Congress to formalize plans for
the first legal holiday in honor of Dr. King; and
WHEREAS,
her untiring efforts led to the formal federal establishment of the Martin
Luther King, Jr. Historic District and National Historic Site; and
WHEREAS,
on January 31, 2006, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest and most
distinguished citizens in the passing of Mrs. Coretta Scott King;
and
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia mourns the loss of this monumental stateswoman whose
steadfast leadership and great personal strength guided the citizens of this
state through trying times with great dignity and moral integrity.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join to
honor the life and achievements of Mrs. Coretta Scott King; commend her
extraordinary dedication to protecting and improving the quality of life of her
fellow citizens and her lifetime of unsurpassed dedication to the principles of
freedom and justice for all; express their deepest regret at her passing; and
extend their most sincere condolences to her family.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to
transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the family of Mrs. Coretta
Scott King.