U.S. Sen. Rick Scott has introduced the Charlie Kirk Patriot Way Act to honor the legacy of Charlie Kirk by designating a street in Washington D.C. in his memory.
“This designation will pay tribute to Charlie, an American patriot who spent his young life promoting the founding ideals of our great nation, free speech, discussion of ideas, and religious liberty, and inspired countless young Americans to stand up for their beliefs with courage and conviction,” said Scott, a former two-term governor of Florida.
Kirk was gunned down in September while speaking at a college campus in Utah. Kirk had visited The Villages about one year earlier.
Scott also recently led the introduction and passage of a resolution designating Charlie’s birthday, Oct. 14 as a National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk.
“Charlie loved our nation and its ideals, and dedicated his entire life to discussing how to make our nation better and encourage others to share and discuss their ideas to do the same. Like our Founders, he engaged in debate not with anger, but with conviction, respect, and a deep love for this country, inspiring so many Americans to get involved and help shape the future of the nation. I’m proud to lead this effort to dedicate a street in our nation’s capital as Charlie Kirk Patriot Way – a place where every American can come to pay tribute to Charlie’s life, and a reminder to us all to continue his legacy by standing strong in what you believe: peacefully, purposefully, and proudly,” Scott said.