Representative Mike Kelly (PA-03) issued the following statement in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day:
"Today America honors one of our greatest civil rights heroes, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., whose unwavering commitment to the cause of freedom gave rise to a movement that would call for an end to racial discrimination in America and ensure equality for every man, woman and child. Dr. King's belief in the inherent dignity of all human beings transformed the hearts and minds of a generation, and continues to guide us as we work to fulfill his dream of equality in America. His lasting legacy of peace, justice, and righteousness remains an inspiration to us all."