The third Monday of January of each year, is declared to be Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in South Carolina.
HISTORY: 1975 (59) 34; 2000 Act No. 246, Section 2, eff May 1, 2000.
Editor's Note
The preamble to 1975 Act No. 31 (1975 (59) 34) provides:
"Whereas, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., dedicated his work to his race, the nation, and the world; and.
"Whereas, in rememberance of his devoted life and teachings of the moral injustices committed to the oppressed; and.
"Whereas, his voice was recognized in this nation as a voice of the Blacks, the poor, and the underprivileged, always carrying their flag; and.
"Whereas, he gave his life to his belief and principles that all men should be treated with justice and equality; and.
"Whereas, his tragic death made all Americans more aware of the challenge to make our lives and the lives of others better; and.
"Whereas, the General Assembly desires to perpetuate his memory. Now, therefore,.
"Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:".
Effect of Amendment
The 2000 amendment substituted "The third Monday of January of each year" for "January fifteenth of each year, Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday".
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