HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 95-4603, by Representatives Foreman, Mason, Campbell, Hatfield, Tokuda, Costa, Poulsen, Basich, Brown, Reams, Huff, Scott, Backlund, Kessler, Wolfe, Thibaudeau, Romero, Dickerson, G. Fisher, Morris, R. Fisher, Valle, Sommers, Rust, Hickel, Hymes, Ballasiotes, Cody, Lambert, Van Luven, Dyer, Patterson, Quall, Regala, Hankins, Blanton, Sehlin, Casada, Veloria, Conway, Cooke, Dellwo, Hargrove, Ogden, Robertson, Carlson, Talcott, Thompson, Cole, Schoesler, Carrell, Kremen, Skinner, Delvin, Pennington and B. Thomas

     WHEREAS, January 16, 1995, is the official observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday; and

     WHEREAS, Dr. King spent his life fighting against discrimination and violence, and by endeavoring to help all people live in freedom and live with dignity; and

     WHEREAS, Dr. King was internationally acclaimed, and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his leadership and dedication to achieving economic, educational, and social equality for all persons; and

     WHEREAS, Dr. King's assassination was deeply grieved by this nation; and

     WHEREAS, The Washington State Legislature and the Congress of the United States have recognized Dr. King by declaring his birthday a legal holiday; and

     WHEREAS, We urge all residents of this State to join in officially commemorating this holiday;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the State of Washington pause in our endeavors this day to honor the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

     I hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of

     Resolution 4603 adopted by the House of Representatives

                        January 16, 1995.

                ________________________________

                 Timothy A. Martin, Chief Clerk