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1 <br /> <br />~ e <br />' - <br />PROCLAMATION <br />' WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, <br />Georgia, and devoted his life to fighting poverty, injustice and racism in America; and <br />' WHEREAS, Dr. King, through his practice of non-violent protest, promoted the <br />importance of love, peace and freedom for humankind and challenged America to honor <br />its promise of liberty and justice for all citizens; and <br />' WHEREAS, during his lifetime, Dr. Kin sou ht to for a the common round on <br />g 9 9 9 <br />which individuals of all ages, races and backgrounds could join together to address <br />' important community issues and provide service to their community; and <br />WHEREAS, the third Monday in January has been established as a national <br />' holiday to observe the anniversary of Dr. King's birth. <br />NOW THEREFORE, the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners hereby <br />proclaims Monday, January 19, 2009 as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Cabarrus <br />County and encourages all citizens to join in the special programs and ceremonies to be <br />held on January 17-19 honoring the life and work of Dr. King and his legacy of peace <br />t and equality for all citizens. <br />Adopted this the 20th day of January, 2009. <br />' H. Jay White, Sr., Chairman <br />Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners <br />' Attest: <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Kay Honeycutt, Clerk to the Board <br />F-7 <br />Item# 9 <br />Attachment number 1 <br />Page 147 of 253 <br />