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CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHNGTON Si
OWA CITY
IOWA CffY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5000
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., through his work
and actions, exemplified the values of intelli-
gence, non-violence, peace and devotion to demo-
cratic change in striving for equality of
opportunity for all of our citizens, and
WHEREAS, a strong commitment by all members of our society
to values that Dr. King represented is essential
to the continuation, preservation and improvement
of our social and political progress, and
WHEREAS, commemorative events have been scheduled in Iowa
City through January 31, 1986, to mark the annual
observance in honor of Dr. King, and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that we set aside a time to
honor Dr. King's efforts and successes in his
work in human relations,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, William J. Ambrisco, Mayor of the City
of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim January
15, 1986, the birthday of Dr. King, as MARTIN
LUTHER KING, JR., RECOGNITION DAY in Iowa City
and encourage all citizens to take part in this
annual observance.
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Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 14th day of January 1986.
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