“Coretta Scott King passionately carried on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., refusing to let her husband’s dream die with his untimely assassination in 1968.  Mrs. King continued Dr. King’s life’s work and was a champion in her own right for peace by founding the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change and remaining steadfast in her commitment to carrying on the message of change through peaceful means.  Our nation will forever be indebted to Mrs. King who had the vision, courage and determination to successfully advance the cause of civil justice in America.  My prayers go out to the King family during this difficult time.”