A copy of Resolution # 194 concerning making the birthday of Dr. King a national holiday by the Board of Chosen Freeholders.
Resolution by Freeholder Lattimore for the committee of the whole
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Laws and legislation
Introduction of H.R. 16831, to designate birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. a holiday
Additional cosponsors for S. 743
The Martin Luther King Jr. National Holiday bill
Speech honoring Dr. Martin Luther King
Letter to congressman Louis Stokes from Matilda McGowan
A notifying letter that the Board of Chosen Freeholders sends Stokes a copy of Resolution # 194 concerning making the birthday of Dr. King a national holiday.
Letter from John Conyers to his colleagues regarding the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday bill
Introduction of and asking for co-sponsors for the MLK Holiday bill.
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.
Introduction of H.R. 15619, to designate birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. a holiday
Part of debate/speech on Martin Luther King holiday bill (H.R. 15951)
A speech by Joshua Eilberg on the proposed Monday Holiday bill (H.R. 15951). The bill is to move existing three holidays (George Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day) to Monday and to establish a legal public holiday in honor of Christopher Columbus....
