Backup Documents 01/08/2019 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 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 C MMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, ,'Ld RIDA
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