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P R O C L A M A T I O N
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
principles that underlie our Declaration of Independence and our
Constitution… equality and justice for all; and,
WHEREAS, on Monday, January 21, 2019, 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 22nd Annual Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and Celebration, themed “Defeat
Hate with Love,” to be held in the City of Naples Monday,
January 21, 2019.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, that Monday, January 21, 2019, be
designated as a day to remember and celebrate Dr. King’s
dream.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 8th Day of January 2019.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
_______________________
ANDY SOLIS, CHAIRMAN
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Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.A
Doc ID: 7585
Item Summary: Proclamation recognizing the 22nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade
and Celebration, to be held on Monday, January 21, 2019. To be accepted by representatives of the
Collier County Branch of the NAACP.
Meeting Date: 01/08/2019
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Aimee Trochessett
12/14/2018 2:56 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Manager-Communications & Cust. Relations – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Mike Sheffield
12/14/2018 2:56 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Communication and Customer Relations Mike Sheffield Additional Reviewer Completed 12/14/2018 3:19 PM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida County Manager Review Completed 12/27/2018 8:44 AM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 01/08/2019 9:00 AM
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