Backup Documents 01/09/2024 Item # 4A 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 15, 2024, 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 27th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther
King Jr. Day of Service, themed "Unity is We Must Live Together as
Brothers or Perish Together as Fools: 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 15, 2024, be designated as a
day to remember and celebrate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s
dream.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 9th Day of January 2024.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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RIS HALL, CHAIRMAN
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