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Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site Act

Floor Speech

Date: March 19, 2018
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Arts, Entertainment, and History

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Mr. Speaker, H.R. 4851 establishes the Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site in Indianapolis to honor the site where Robert F. Kennedy gave a stirring speech shortly after learning of Dr. Martin Luther King's assassination. The speech was a moment of unification and a rallying cry to remain committed to the values of nonviolent resistance preached by Dr. King.

The location of the speech has become a source of pride and inspiration for the local community, so much so that they named the park after Dr. King and developed the Landmark for Peace Memorial to commemorate Senator Kennedy's moving remarks. Designating the memorial as a national commemorative site is a fitting tribute and honor to the legacies of both Dr. King and Senator Kennedy.

I thank Representatives Carson and Brooks and the entire Indiana delegation for their hard work moving this bill through the legislative process. I support the adoption of this bill.

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