Radio Report: Rep. Hunter Abell leads House to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.


In Olympia, the state House paused in its business Monday to honor civil rights leader Martin Luther King Junior. John Sattgast reports from the state Capitol.

 Radio Report Transcript

SATTGAST: Newly elected Representative Hunter Abell of Inchelium was among speakers of House Resolution 4602, which honors the life and work of the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King Junior. In his first speech on the House floor, Abell said much remains to accomplish Doctor King’s dream of equality.

ABELL: “For me, in Ferry County and in all economically distressed areas of our state, I believe that looks like creating economic opportunities and mobility for people to live out their best lives to the best of their God-given potential.”

SATTGAST: Seventh District Republican Representative Hunter Abell. The resolution passed unanimously.

John Sattgast, the state Capitol

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