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.
(L-R): Rep. John Conyers Jr. and Harold Bennett, National Coordinator of the National Citizens Committee for Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday, review millions of supportive petitions receieved from the public before presenting them to the US Congress.
Rep. Conyers and Coretta Scott King join forces to advocate for the passage of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Bill
Remarks of Sen. Brooke when he introduces the joint resolution.
(L-R): House Majority Leader Rep. Jim Wright (D-TX), Coretta Scott King, Rep. John Conyers Jr. (D-MI)
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.
Senate floor debate regarding Senate Joint Resolution 159 which proposes the declaration of January 15, the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. as "Martin Luther King Day" .