With the recent violence at the Capitol,
it is especially poignant
that we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,
a man known for non-violent protests.
Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream
that one day all men
would be treated equally
and not judged
by the color of their skin,
but the content of their character.
Dr. King inspired us to dream
and that with our own belief,
passion, commitment, and actions,
those visions could be realized.
His dream changed the fabric of our country.
Nonetheless, it still has a ways to travel
to come to fruition fully.
Dreams are powerful.
When passion and will
meet courage and action,
possibilities are infinite.
Dr. King inspired others
to believe in possibilities
and to pursue their dreams.
We honor Martin Luther King, Jr. today
and all other dreamers
who have the courage
to change history and the course of their lives.