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PROCLAMATION
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: January 20, 2025
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.
Dr. King's teachings can continue to guide and inspire us in addressing challenges in
our communities and the King Holiday and Service Act, enacted in 1994, designated the
King Holiday as a national day of volunteer service.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights empowers us all. The principles enshrined
in the Declaration are as relevant today as they were in 1948.
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.
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.
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.
Citizens of Columbia Heights, Minnesota have the opportunity to participate in events
throughout our city on the King Day of Service, January 20, 2025, as well as create and
implement community service projects where they identify the need.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Amdda Marquez Simula, Mayor of Columbia
Heights, do hereby proclaim Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025 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.
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