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In this 96th congress as in previous congresses there is another bill before it S.25 and H.R. 15 to make Martin Luther King's birthday a legal holiday. Seanator Kennedy, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee held a joint hearing on the issue. The bill was introduced in the Senate by Senator Birch Bayh. In the House of Representatives by John Conyers. Both Senator Bayh and Representative Conyers spoke of how enthusiasm is increasing for the holiday. They say daily, more congressmen are becoming converted to the idea and that people across the country are exhibiting favorable inclinations.
Senator Bob Doles who is one of the sponsors of S.25 spoke of how Dr. King's vision of equality and brotherhood moved an entire generation. He said King's goals were primarily those of our founding fathers of establishing for all Americans equal right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. He lauded the non-violence method that Dr. King used.
Representative Garcia said that although he never met Dr. King, and being the representative of a deprived area, the legacy of hope Dr. King left has greatly inspired him and the young people of his South Bronx district.
Senator Strom Thurmond the ranking Republican on the Judiciary committee, stated...