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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 108th 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.
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(0)(1 DONNA FIALA, CHAIRMAN