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New York State Remembers the Life and the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Thomas F. O'Mara
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For more information on how New York State is honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., please visit the New York State Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday Memorial Observance website.
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