Backup Documents 01/25/2011 Item #16H3
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PROCLAMA TION
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
principles that underlie our Declaration of Independence and our
Constitution...equality and justice for all,. and,
WHEREAS, on January 17, 2011, the people of Collier County wI'll remember
Dr. King's dream and renew our commitment to bringing forth
positive change throughout our nation,. and,
WHEREAS, 2011 marks the 102'd 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 CQllier County Branch of the NAACP ",ill help us all to
remember Dr. King's dream by presenting the 14th Annual Dr.
Martin /.uther King Jr., Parade and Celebration, themed, "One
Nation, One Dream': to be held in the City of Naples on January
17, 2011.
NOW THEREFORE, be. it proclaimed by the Board of CQlUlty Commissioners
of Collier County, Florida, that January 17, 2011, is designated
as a day tD ~melllber Dr. King's t:/retllll.
DONE AND ORDERED this 25'h day of January, 2011.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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