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01/10/2017
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
spoke passionately of his dream of an America where all citizens
would be judged by the content of their character and not by
the color of their skin; where all Americans would enjoy the
riches of freedom and the security of justice; where the doors
of opportunity would be open for all; and,
WHEREAS, the celebration of Dr. King's birthday is intended as a time for
all Americans to reaffirm their commitment to the basic
principals that underlie our Declaration of Independence and our
Constitution... equality and justice for all; and,
WHEREAS, on Monday, January 16, 2017, all people of Collier County will
remember Dr. King's Dream and renew our commitment to
bringing forth positive change through-out our nation; and,
WHEREAS, 2017 marks the 10e anniversary of the founding of the NAACP,
the organization that has played the leading role in the fight for
civil rights and social justice; and,
WHEREAS, the Collier County Branch of the NAACP will help us all to
remember Dr. King's Dream by presenting the 20th Annual Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr, Parade and Celebration, themed, "Journey
For Justice'; to be held in the City of Naples on Monday,
January 16, 2017.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners
of Collier County, Florida, that Monday, January 16, 2017, be
designated as a day to remember Dr. King's dream.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 10th Day of January, 2017.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
DONNA FIALA, CHAIRMAN
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4.B
01/10/2017
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.B
Item Summary: Proclamation recognizing the 20th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Celebration in Collier County and designating January 16, 2017 as a day to remember Dr. King's dream.
To be accepted by Diann Keeys, Parade Chair; Rhonda Burns, Parade Co-Chair; Vincent Keeys,
NAACP, President Elect; Harold Weeks,NAACP Past President; Irene Williams, Parade Chair Emeritus
and Lisset DeLarosa, Parade Coordinator.
Meeting Date: 01/10/2017
Prepared by:
Title: Executive Coordinator to Commissioner—Board of County Commissioners
Name: Michael Brownlee
11/29/2016 12:02 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Manager-Communications &Cust. Relations—Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Mike Sheffield
11/29/2016 12:02 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Communication and Customer RelationsMike Sheffield Additional Reviewer Completed 12/20/2016 10:45 AM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida County Manager Review Completed 12/27/2016 3:52 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 01/10/2017 9:00 AM
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