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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 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. Martin 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