Agenda 01/12/2016 Item # 4A 1/12/2016 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. King's birthday is intended as a time for all Americans
to reaffirm their commitment to the basic principals that underlie our
Declaration of Independence and our Constitution...equality and justice for all;
and,
WHEREAS, on January .18, 2016, all people of Collier County will remember Dr. King's
Dream and renew our commitment to bringing forth positive change through-
out our nation; and,
WHEREAS, 2016 marks the 107 ' 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 19th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr,
Parade and Celebration, themed, "Journey For Justice'; to be held in the
City of Nap/es on January 18, 2016.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners
of Collier County, Florida, that January 18, 2016, be designated as a day to
remember Dr. King's dream and to celebrate the NAACP and the NAACP of
Collier County,
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 12th Day of January, 2016.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
TIM NANCE, CHAIRMAN
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1/12/2016 4.A.
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.4.A.
Item Summary: Proclamation recognizing the 19th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther
King,Jr. Parade and Celebration on January 18, 2016. To be accepted by officers of the NAACP
of Collier County- Harold Weeks, President; Barbara Melvin, 1st Vice President;Vincent Keeys,
2nd Vice President; Diann Keeys, Secretary; Irene Williams, Assistant Secretary; Akita Cannon,
Treasurer.
Meeting Date: 1/12/2016
Prepared By
Name: FlanaganJim
Title:Executive Coordinator to Commissioner,
1/5/2016 5:15:18 PM
Submitted by
Title:Manager-Communications&Cust. Relations,Communication&Customer Relations Division
Name: SheffieldMichael
1/5/2016 5:15:19 PM
Approved By
Name: SheffieldMichael
Title:Manager-Communications&Cust. Relations, Communication&Customer Relations Division
Date: 1/6/2016 8:3 8:52 AM
Name: OchsLeo
Title: County Manager, County Managers Office
Date: 1/6/2016 9:40:47 AM
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