Agenda 01/12/2021 Item #16H2 (Proclamation - Remembering MLK's Dream)01/12/2021
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 18, 2021, 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 24th Annual Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of service, themed “Freedom is
never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded
by the oppressed.”
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners
of Collier County, Florida, that Monday, January 18, 2021, be
designated as a day to remember and celebrate Dr. Ma rtin
Luther King Jr.’s dream.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 12th Day of January 2021.
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COLLIER
COUNTY, FLORIDA
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BURT L. SAUNDERS, CHAIRMAN
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.H.2
Doc ID: 14526
Item Summary: Proclamation designating January 18, 2021 as a day to remember and celebrate
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream. The proclamation will be hand delivered to Vincent Keeys, President
of the Collier County Branch of the NAACP.
Meeting Date: 01/12/2021
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Aimee Trochessett
12/16/2020 9:59 AM
Submitted by:
Title: – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Deborah Curry
12/16/2020 9:59 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Administrative Services Department Michael Cox Additional Reviewer Completed 12/17/2020 10:46 AM
County Manager's Office Dan Rodriguez County Manager Review Completed 12/30/2020 3:51 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 01/12/2021 9:00 AM
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