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PROCLAMATION
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: January 16, 2023
WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. devoted his life to advancing equality, social justice,
and opportunity for all, and challenged all Americans to participate in the never-ending
work of building a more perfect union; and
WHEREAS, Dr. King's teachings can continue to guide and inspire us in addressing
challenges in our communities; and Whereas: the King Holiday and Service Act, enacted in
1994, designated the King Holiday as a national day of volunteer service; and Whereas:
WHEREAS, The Universal Declaration of Human Rights empowers us all. The principles
enshrined in the Declaration are as relevant today as they were in 1948; and
WHEREAS, since 1994 millions of Americans have been inspired by the life and work of
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to serve their neighbors and communities on the King Holiday;
and
WHEREAS, serving on the King Holiday is an appropriate way to honor Dr. King, meet
local and national needs, bring our citizens together, and strengthen our communities and
nation; and
WHEREAS, the King Day of Service is the only federal holiday commemorated as a
National Day of Service, and offers an opportunity for Americans to give back to their
communities on the holiday and make an ongoing commitment to service throughout the
year; and
WHEREAS, citizens of Columbia Heights, Minnesota have the opportunity to participate in
events throughout our city on the King Day of Service, January 16, 2023, as well as create
and implement community service projects where they identify the need;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Amada Marquez Simula, Mayor of Columbia
Heights, do hereby proclaim Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2023 as a Day of Service in
Columbia Heights, and call upon the people of the community to pay tribute to the life and
works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through participation in community service projects on
Martin Luther King Jr. Day and throughout the year.
ada Marquez imula, Mayor
3 January 9, 2023