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CT Reflects And Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy
"Honoring him is a chance for all of us to renew our commitment to equality and justice," Gov. Lamont said.
Governor Ned Lamont today released the following statement commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day:
“Dr. King is one of our nation’s most important visionaries. His mission and pursuit of nonviolent protest resonates as loudly today as it did during its moment in history. Honoring him is a chance for all of us to renew our commitment to equality and justice. If we continue to work for voting that encourages participation for all citizens, affordable healthcare, a justice system that protects our communities, and strong public education for all, perhaps Dr. King’s dream can one day be our reality.”
Other Connecticut lawmakers reflected on Dr. King's legacy.
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#MartinLutherKingJrDay MLK lived a life dedicated to equality. As an educator, equitable access to opportunity has been my hallmark. Now as a congresswoman I will use my voice to ensure his legacy lives on. pic.twitter.com/rge1FWIR5r
— Jahana Hayes (@JahanaHayesCT) January 21, 2019
As we think about MLK’s legacy, we asked @JahanaHayesCT how she thinks equity in education helps us in the fight for Dr King’s vision of equality and justice. #MLK #integrationmatters pic.twitter.com/aewW2ZvLoD
— Legal Defense Fund (@NAACP_LDF) January 21, 2019
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character” #MLKDay pic.twitter.com/DN2kTa5BVg
— Jahana Hayes (@JahanaHayesCT) January 21, 2019
Every year I host an essay contest asking kids to reflect on MLK's dream and their own aspirations. And every year I'm blown away by the responses. With students like these leading the charge, I have faith that the fight is in good hands.
— Chris Murphy (@ChrisMurphyCT) January 21, 2019
Today we pause to honor the life & legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. A leader whose words still ring true & an inspiration whose actions serve as a guide during our continued fight for equality & justice for all. https://t.co/7XMmS3C1CB
— Richard Blumenthal (@SenBlumenthal) January 21, 2019
Today we honor and celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr., who fought for freedom for every single human being. His strength and courage live on in his legacy, and continue to inspire us to fight for what is right.
— Rosa DeLauro (@rosadelauro) January 21, 2019
#MLKDay celebrates the life of an activist& American hero. King said life’s most urgent question is “what are you doing for others?”Today we should pause to reflect on how we account for the common good of people in our daily lives& how we can better our communities.#DayofService pic.twitter.com/jJEOLYd2Z9
— Rep. Joe Courtney (@RepJoeCourtney) January 21, 2019
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. told us that "Human progress never rolls in on wheels of inevitability; it comes through the tireless efforts of men". Today, I join men and women across the nation in remembering Dr. King by recommitting ourselves to that effort for human progress.
— Rep. John Larson (@RepJohnLarson) January 21, 2019
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