Backup Documents 01/13/2015 Item # 4A 4 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. Kings 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 19, 2015, 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, 2015 marks the 106th 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 Collier County Branch of the NAACP will help us all to remember Dr. King's
Dream by presenting the 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and
Celebration, themed, "One Nation, One Dream'; to be held in the City of
Naples on January 19, 2015.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that January 19, 2015, be designated as a day to remember Dr. King's
dream and to celebrate the centennial of the NAACP.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 13th Day of January 2015.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
(61‘^x,111 COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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Tom Henning, AIRMAN
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