Proclamation - Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday

00;00;02;07 - 00;00;31;24 Unknown The next item on the agenda is the proclamation for the Martin Luther King Federal holiday. And I will read that proclamation for Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday. Whereas legislation has set aside the third Monday of January as the official holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr and. WHEREAS, according to the Act, the holiday shall serve as a time for Americans to reflect on the principles of racial equality and nonviolent social change espoused by Martin Luther King, Jr. 00;00;31;27 - 00;01;00;25 Unknown And. WHEREAS, Across the nation and throughout the world, celebrations are held to commemorate the life and work of Dr. King. And. WHEREAS, the nation is honoring Dr. King, who dedicated his life in the pursuit of a dream, the principle of which our nation, our nation's founders wrote, we hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, and that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. 00;01;00;27 - 00;01;24;27 Unknown And. WHEREAS, the Upper Marian Martin Luther King Jr Holiday Committee has formed and planned a local observance in honor of Dr. King. Now, therefore, be it resolved this January 2nd, 2024, the Upper Marion Board of Supervisors hereby honors the memory and achievements of Dr. King and encourages all citizens to join together at the Martin Luther King Jr. National Holiday Observance. 00;01;24;29 - 00;01;47;18 Unknown Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the middle School auditorium at 450 Keeble Road Resolve the second day of January 2024 by the Board of Supervisors of Upper Merion Township, attested by township manager Anthony Hamady, and signed by Tina Carcillo. CHAIRPERSON Thank you.