Created by an order adopted by the House and Senate last year, the
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Committee will develop recommendations for establishing
a state memorial to honor the late civil rights activist. In addition to identifying at least three
potential locations for the memorial, the committee will also develop cost
estimates for its design and construction, as well as its perpetual care and upkeep.
“Representative Orrall has been a steadfast champion of promoting diversity
in the Legislature and equality in the workplace,” said Representative
Jones. “I am confident she will provide valuable insight to the committee
as it looks to establish a permanent state memorial to honor Dr. King’s legacy.”
The 11-member committee includes four state Senators and seven
members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. The committee is due to report back to the
Legislature with its recommendations by May 31.
Representative Orrall represents the 12th Bristol
District, which is comprised of the towns of Berkley and Lakeville and portions
of Taunton and Middleborough. She currently serves as the Republican
National Committeewoman for Massachusetts.
In addition to being the Ranking Minority Member of the Joint
Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies, Representative
Orrall is a member of the Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development, and
the Joint Committee on Export Development.
She also currently serves on a special commission that is scheduled to
file its findings and recommendations for addressing wage disparities in Massachusetts
by January 1, 2019.
