§ 53-3-80 — Martin Luther King Day.

South Carolina § 53-3-80

• Jurisdiction: South Carolina
• Title 53: SUNDAYS, HOLIDAYS, AND OTHER SPECIAL DAYS
• Ch. 3: SPECIAL DAYS

Text

The third Monday of January of each year, is declared to be Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in South Carolina.

Legislative History

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".