Backup Document 01/11/2022 Item # 4A `t A
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
principles that underlie our Declaration of Independence and our
Constitution . . . equality and justice for all; and
WHEREAS, on Monday, January 17, 2022, 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, the Collier County Branch of the NAACP will help us all to
remember Dr. King's dream by presenting the 25th Annual Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration themed "We must walk
on in the days ahead with an audacious faith in the future." This
year's celebration will be conducted virtually.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, that Monday, January 17, 2022, be
designated as a day to remember and celebrate Or. Martin
Luther King Jr.'s dream.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 11th Day of January 2022.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
PENNY TA OR, HAIRMAN