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PROCLAMATION
Whereas, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. believed that a person's worth
should not be measured by his or her color, culture, or class, but rather by his or her
commitment to creating a better life for all by living a life of service for others; and
Whereas, Dr. King's message of peace and service and his dream of pursuing a world
free from prejudice and injustice lives on and has not been forgotten since his tragic
death on April 4, 1968; and
Whereas, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s dream of racial equality, understanding,
service and social justice is an inspiration to all of us; and
Whereas, service to others is a bond that unites us and helps us to define a vision
achievable by working for the common good; and
Whereas, there are many ways to show service and respect to others, such as collecting
books for schools or food for a food bank, planting a tree, donating blood,
volunteering at a senior center, or serving meals to the homeless, and many others;
and
Whereas, the City of Iowa City joins with others in this community in tribute to Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. and his ideals;
Now, Therefore, I, Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, do hereby
proclaim Monday, January 19, 2015 to be
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
in the City of Iowa City, and I urge all to join me in the celebration thereof, and to take
this opportunity to reflect upon Dr. King's message of the principles of justice and
equality for all peoples.
Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 6th day of January, 2015.
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
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death on April 4, 1968; a'ud
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service and social justice is
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Whereas, there are many ways to so service and respect to others, such as collecting
books for schools or food �6r a ood bank, planting a tree, donating blood,
volunteering at a senior center, or se ing meals to the homeless, and many others;
and
Whereas, the City of Iowa'City joins with hers in this community in tribute to Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr: and his ideals;
Now, Therefore, I,,Matthew J. Hayek, Mayr of the City of Iowa City, do hereby
proclaim Monday, January 19, 2015 as
Martin Luther Kin , Jr. Day
in Iowa City, and I urge all to join me in the cele
opportunity to reflect upon Dr. King's message of the
for all peopiks.
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iples of justice and equality
Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 6th day of J4nuary, 201.