Backup Documents 01/09/2018 Item # 4A 4A
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 co/or 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, 2018, 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, during the year 2018, the people of Collier County and the entire
world will remember and reflect on that tragic day 50 years
earlier when on April 4, 1968, at the age of 39, Dr. King was
taken from us by a sniper's bullet; and,
WHEREAS, the Collier County Branch of the NAACP will help us all to
remember Dr. King's dream by presenting the 21st Annual Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and Celebration, themed "Bridging
the Racial Divide: Dr. King's Legacy of Inclusion and Diversity, "
to be held in the City of Naples Monday, January 15, 2018.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners
of Collier County, Florida, that Monday, January 15, 2018, be
designated as a day to remember Dr. King's dream.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 9th Day of January, 2018.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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