Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. challenged us to be bigger than ourselves. The words he spoke in 1963 that state we should only be judged by the “content of our character” still ring true today for all generations and in all situations
The circumstances in America when Dr. King delivered his “I have a dream…” speech were very unpleasant for many. Each generation has its own challenges. We need to remember that Lady Justice is blindfolded. We must focus on issues and not personalities. Our generation certainly has a responsibility to solve the issues of our day in a way that treats all with justice and respect, even when we disagree.
With the Legislature now in session, Texas has many difficult discussions and decisions ahead. We are all Texans, and it is critical we work together to improve our state. Even as an independent bunch, we must use our can-do spirit to rise above rhetoric and clear a path to allow free enterprise and personal responsibility to flourish. We must focus more on policy and less on politics.
Remembering the work, sacrifice and leadership of Dr. King should remind all of us to be better leaders.
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Monday, January 17, 2011
Monday, January 18, 2010
MLK’s dream lives on
Today we celebrate the legacy of one of history’s greatest humanitarians and are reminded that diversity and equal opportunity make the world a better place.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. envisioned a dream in which all are free to pursue lives of happiness and prosperity. He spoke of a world in which humankind was blind to prejudice and opposed to unjust persecution. He spoke of unity, civility and humility.
Take notice of your fellow man today. Is he or she so much different than you? Don’t we all want peace for our families? Don’t we all have talents and compassion? Don’t we all have dreams?
We are a better people when we share and celebrate our strengths, respect our faiths and reach out to one another. Dr. King held these truths to be self-evident and if we look at the world through honest eyes, his vision is shared by us all.
With all that we face in the 21st century, Dr. King’s powerful words ring true today as much as they did when he spoke them 46 years ago.
“We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.”
Today and always, let’s honor through our actions the dream of Dr. King.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. envisioned a dream in which all are free to pursue lives of happiness and prosperity. He spoke of a world in which humankind was blind to prejudice and opposed to unjust persecution. He spoke of unity, civility and humility.
Take notice of your fellow man today. Is he or she so much different than you? Don’t we all want peace for our families? Don’t we all have talents and compassion? Don’t we all have dreams?
We are a better people when we share and celebrate our strengths, respect our faiths and reach out to one another. Dr. King held these truths to be self-evident and if we look at the world through honest eyes, his vision is shared by us all.
With all that we face in the 21st century, Dr. King’s powerful words ring true today as much as they did when he spoke them 46 years ago.
“We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.”
Today and always, let’s honor through our actions the dream of Dr. King.
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