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SA, <br />PROCLAMATION <br />RECOGNIZING DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., DAY <br />IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY <br />WHEREAS, January 17, 2022 marks the observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., federal holiday; and <br />WHEREAS, Dr. King devoted his life to advancing equality, social justice, and opportunity for all, and challenged <br />Americans to participate in the never-ending work of building a more perfect union; and <br />WHEREAS, Dr. King spread a message of universal equality and justice that touched the soul of our nation, <br />and for his efforts to end racial segregation and discrimination received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964; and <br />WHEREAS, Dr. King's transcendent words, visionary actions, and limitless compassion still motivate those <br />seeking peaceful dialogue, and inspire a shared vision of a future in which individuals are not judged "by the color <br />of their skin but by the content of their character"; and <br />WHEREAS, Dr. King's goal of a just and united society and his efforts in the struggle for civil and human rights <br />have continued since his tragic assassination in 1968, and will go on until his dream of freedom, equality, and justice <br />for all is fully realized in the hearts, minds, and souls of all people in these United States and the world; and <br />WHEREAS, celebrating Dr. King's life and spirit through community -wide recognition and service on the holiday <br />is an appropriate way to honor Dr. King, bring our citizens together, and strengthen our community and nation. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN <br />RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that January 17, 2022, is recognized as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day in Indian River <br />County, and the Board urges all citizens to find inspiration in Dr. King's life of service in forwarding our spirit of <br />community. <br />Adopted this 11th day of January, 2022. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Peter D. O'Bryan, Chairman <br />Joseph H. Earman, Vice Chairman <br />Susan Adams <br />Joseph E. Flescher <br />Laura Moss <br />