Laws and legislation
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
A speech on celebration of the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.
Introduction of H.R. 16336, to designate birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. a holiday
Martin Luther King Day- S.J. Res. 5
A speech by Sen. Tunney on cosponsoring Senate Joint Resolution 5 (p. 5087).
Introduction of H.R. 1810, to designate birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. a holiday
Resolution by Freeholder Lattimore for the committee of the whole
A copy of Resolution # 194 concerning making the birthday of Dr. King a national holiday by the Board of Chosen Freeholders.
Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday, January 15, a permanent public holiday
A speech by Rep. Ryan regarding his submission of the petitions signed by three million Americans. The petitions urge the Congress to make the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. a national holiday.
CBC Member Rep. John Conyers Jr. (D-MI) and Coretta Scott King Join Forces
Rep. Conyers and Coretta Scott King join forces to advocate for the passage of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Bill
Introduction of H.R. 2375, to designate birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. a holiday
Legislative Discussions about the King Holiday Bill
(L-R): House Majority Leader Rep. Jim Wright (D-TX), Coretta Scott King, Rep. John Conyers Jr. (D-MI)
S.J. Res. 5-Introduction of a joint resolution relating to Martin Luther King birthday
Remarks of Sen. Brooke when he introduces the joint resolution.
Martin Luther King’s birthday-January 15-should be a national holiday
Sen. Ryan's speech on making January 15, the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. a national holiday. In the speech, he advocates the bill, H.R. 7703 (designating January 15 a national holiday), submitted by John Conyers.