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Resolution - Celebrating & Honoring the Life & Service of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (10min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: January 8, 2024
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The Board is requested to issue a resolution celebrating & honoring the Life & Service of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The purpose of the resolution is to recognize and honor the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his commitment to a free and just world; in addition to calling on the residents of Durham County to join the Durham Community Martin Luther King, Jr. Steering Committee, Inc. in reflecting on and advancing Dr. King's work and fulfilling his dream.
Dr. King used his gift of oratory to awaken America to the realities of life for African Americans and to make life better for all by encouraging change through nonviolent means. The 2024 King Holiday Celebration will include the Interfaith Prayer Breakfast, Unity March & Rally, Day-of-Service and Annual Religious Service. Additionally, the Annual Religious Service will include the presentation of a minimum of ten (10) Academic Scholarships and the Keeper of the Dream Award to one individual and one organization. An official announcement of the events is forthcoming.
The Durham Community Martin Luther King, Jr. Steering Committee, Inc. is a community-based organization committed to preserving the legacy and example of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by planning appropriate ceremonies and programs in recognition of the King Holiday. We honor Dr. King for his work toward racial equality and economic justice, for all people for his commitment to nonviolence and for his stand against war and militarism.
Alignment With Strategic Plan: Goal 1: Community & Family Prosperity and Enrichment; Goal 3: Safe & Secure Community; and Goal 5: Accountable, Efficient and Visionary Government
Resource Persons: DeWarren K. Langley, JD, MPA, Vice Chair, Durham Community Martin Luther King, Jr. Steering Committee, Inc.
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