Today marks
the 26th anniversary of the first MLK Day! At the White House Rose Garden on
November 2, 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed a bill, proposed by
Representative Katie Hall of Indiana, creating a federal holiday to honor King.
It was observed for the first time on January 20, 1986.
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Statement from
Governor Jan Brewer
Honoring
the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
“Arizonans and Americans come together
Monday to reflect on the life and legacy of one of our country’s most
influential leaders and visionaries: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We remember Dr.
King for his commitment to the civil rights of all Americans. As President
Reagan once wrote, Dr. King taught ‘with his unflinching determination, his
complete confidence in the redeeming power of love, and his utter willingness to
suffer, to sacrifice, and to serve.’
“Dr. King remains
an inspiration. He demonstrated all that can be accomplished with faith, love
and determination on behalf of what is right, and he embodied the power of the
human heart to affect social change. As Dr. King wrote in 1963 after being
jailed for taking part in non-violent, civil rights demonstrations in
Birmingham, Alabama – ‘Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice
everywhere.’
“This holiday, let us recommit to standing with our neighbors through trying
times. Let us carry on Dr. King’s legacy of love and respect by honoring his
words and bringing light to those who need it most. Let us honor his Dream by
renewing our devotion to his glorious message.”
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