IndianaIndiana House calls on residents to honor Dr. King
The resolution asks Indiana residents to honor Dr. King by living his teachings and directs the House clerk to send a copy to his family.
What it does
The resolution says future generations should remember Dr. King and asks Indiana residents to honor him by living his teachings and respecting every person’s dignity.
The resolution directs the House Principal Clerk to send a copy to Dr. King’s family.
Argument forThe call to honor Dr. King by respecting every person’s dignity may encourage Indiana residents to treat one another with greater respect.
Argument againstBecause the resolution gives no specific steps for honoring Dr. King, residents may be unsure how to put its call for respect into practice.
More detail
The House resolution says Dr. King should be remembered and recognized by future generations. The resolution addresses future generations of Americans and asks Indiana residents to honor Dr. King by living his teachings and respecting every person’s dignity.
The resolution directs the House Principal Clerk to send a copy to Dr. King’s family. The recipient is Dr. King’s family.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jan 12First reading: adoptedAdopted
- Jan 12Coauthored by Representatives Harris, Jackson C, Bartlett, Burton, Hatcher, Pack, Porter, Pryor, Shackleford, Summers
- Jan 12Authored by Representative Smith VIntroduced
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