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TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE CAROLINA AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION FOR HONORING DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., WITH A CELEBRATION OF HIS BIRTH IN MYRTLE BEACH JANUARY 14-16, 2012.
Whereas, the members of the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina are pleased to learn that the Carolina African-American Heritage Foundation will commemorate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in Myrtle Beach from Saturday, January 14 through Monday, January 16, 2012; and
Whereas, the Carolina African-American Heritage Foundation was established to alert, inform, and educate people of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and other civil-rights and government leaders of all races who have worked to change the injustices of segregation and discrimination in modern-day America; and
Whereas, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Birthday Celebration will include a gospel concert on Saturday evening at the Myrtle Beach Train Depot that will feature gospel ensembles from local churches, Broadway melodies, and classical music; and
Whereas, on Sunday evening, Sandy Grove Baptist Church will host a joint effort of the Myrtle Beach NAACP and the Carolina African-American Heritage Foundation along with area churches to bring awareness, education, and empowerment to those who attend; and
Whereas, from dawn until dusk on Monday, events will include a Corporate and Community Awards Breakfast at the Myrtle Beach Canal Recreation Center, a parade from Chapin Park to the Booker T. Washington community, and a Late Afternoon Brown Bag Working Luncheon at the Myrtle Beach Train Depot; and
Whereas, South Carolinians will benefit from participation in these inspiring and educational events to honor the legacy of many who have sacrificed to build the groundwork for a pluralistic society in America; and
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful for the work of the Carolina African-American Heritage Foundation and for the outstanding celebration to remember the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, recognize and commend the Carolina African-American Heritage Foundation for honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with a celebration of his birth in Myrtle Beach January 14-16, 2012.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Carolina African-American Heritage Foundation.
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