Agenda 01/10/2023 Item # 4A (Proclamation- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day)4.A
01/10/2023
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, Rev. 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 16, 2023, 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 26th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr. Day of service themed "Power at its Best is Love
Implementing the Demands of Justice: Dr. King's Legacy of Inclusion
and Diversity."
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, that Monday, January 16, 2023, be designated
as a day to remember and celebrate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s
dream.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS loth Day of January 2023.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
RICK LOCASTRO, CHAIRMAN
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4.A
01 / 10/2023
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.A
Doc ID: 24227
Item Summary: Proclamation designating January 16, 2023, as a day to remember and celebrate Rev. Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr.'s dream. To be accepted by Vincent Keeys, President, Collier County Branch of the NAACP, and
other distinguished guests.
Meeting Date: 01/10/2023
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist — Communications, Government, and Public Affairs
Name: Aimee Trochessett
12/29/2022 8:54 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Communications, Govt. & Public Affairs Director — County Manager's Office
Name: John Mullins
12/29/2022 8:54 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Communications, Government, and Public Affairs Deborah Curry
County Manager's Office John Mullins Division Review
County Manager's Office Amy Patterson County Manager Review
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending
Division Review Completed
12/29/2022 11:19 AM
Completed 12/30/2022 9:18 AM
Completed 01/03/2023 5:15 PM
01/10/2023 9:00 AM
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