Agenda 01/13/2015 Item # 4A 1/13/2015 4.A.
PROCLAMATION I
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 sec4rity 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 principles that underlie our Declaration
of Independence and our Constitution... equality and justice for all; and,
WHEREAS, on January 19, 2015, all people of Collier County will remember Dr. King's
Dream and renew our commitment to bringing forth positive change throughout
our nation; and,
WHEREAS, 2015 marks the 106th 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,
-IEREAS, the Collier County Branch of the NAACP will he/p us all to remember Dr. King's
Dream by presenting the 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther king Jr. Parade and
Celebration, themed, "One Nation, One Dream'; to be held in the City of
Naples on January 19, 2015.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that January 19, 2015, be designated as a day to remember Dr. King's
dream and to celebrate the centennial of the NAACP.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 13th Day of January 2015.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIOMERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
Tom Henning, CHAIRMAN
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1/13/2015 4.A.
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.4.A.
Item Summary: Proclamation recognizing the 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King,Jr.
Parade and Celebration. To be accepted by Harold Weeks, Diaan Keeys, Sharon Franklin, Irene
Williams, DJ Johnson and Barbara Melvin. Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners.
Meeting Date: 1/13/2015
Prepared By
Name: Catherine Bigelow
Title: Supervisor-Operations, Communication&Customer Relations
12/15/2014 11:50:19 AM
Submitted by
Title: Manager-Communications&Cust.Relations,
Name: SheffieldMichael
12/15/2014 11:50:20 AM
Approved By
Name: SheffieldMichael
Title: Manager-Communications &Cust.Relations,
Date: 1/5/2015 9:06:34 AM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney,
Date: 1/5/2015 3:26:34 PM
Name: IsacksonMark
Title:Director-Corp Financial and Mngmt Svs, Office of Management&Budget
Date: 1/5/2015 3:58:35 PM
Name: DurhamTim
Title:Executive Manager of Corp Business Ops,
Date: 1/5/2015 4:53:47 PM
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