Backup Documents 01/13/2009 Item # 4F
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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 al/
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 a/I,' and.
WHEREAS, the celebration of Dr. Kings birthday is intended as a time for
a/I 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, 2009, the people of Collier County will remember
Dr. Kin9s dream and renew our commitment to bringing forth
positive change throughout our nation,' and.
WHEREAS, 2009 marks the 1 ()(J'h anniversary of the founding of the NAACP,
the organization that has played the leading role in the fight for
civt1 rights and social justice; and.
WHEREAS, the Collier County Branch of the NAACP will help us all to
remember Dr. Kings dream by presenting the 12th Annual Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr., Parade and Celebration, themed.
"Crossroads of the Dream': to be held in the City of Naples on
JallUl1l'Y 19, 2oo9.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners
of Collier County, Florida, that January 19, 2009, be designated
as a day to remember Dr. Kings dream and to celebrate the
centennial of the NAACP.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 13th Day of January, 2009.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COU. TY, FLORIDA
TOM HENNINo CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
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