Florida House of Representatives
11 January 2018
Tee Rogers (193 words - 1:14)

Atheist Chaplain Tee Rogers from UCF delivers a SECULAR INVOCATION quoting MLK, JR. during the 1st week of 2018 legislative session. Our office is proud to have invited and arranged for Chaplain Rogers to deliver this FIRST EVER humanist invocation. We thank Speaker Richard Corcoran for being inclusive of all faiths, including humanists, non-religious, and atheist Floridians!

It is an honor to represent your Humanist, Atheist, and other non-religious constituents and colleagues with a secular invocation.

Those you serve and those around us today include people of different cultures and races, gender identities, levels of financial stability, and backgrounds. They vary in physical and cognitive abilities. They speak many languages. They include people of many faiths and non-faith perspectives. But while we are diverse, we are united by our common humanity.

The deliberations in this chamber are of the highest consequence to the people of Florida. As you work together toward solutions that address challenges facing our state, may you have the fortitude to make difficult choices while holding the needs of the diverse public at the forefront of your decisions.

As we seek to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. this month, I am reminded of his words: “The time is always right to do what its right.”

May your leadership be guided by integrity and compassion to uplift all people today and every day of this legislative session.

Thank you for your service and your work today to make a positive, meaningful difference for all.