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January 18, 2021-Martin Luther King Jr. DayPROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the City of Port Orchard joins the Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church in its 27th Annual Day of observing the life and legacy of the late Revered Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; and WHEREAS, this year is a great opportunity for us to recognize all the churches, service clubs, non-profits, and the civic organizations that work every day to unite Port Orchard residents; and WHEREAS, this is a great opportunity for us to celebrate Reverend King's commitment to humanity, community, nonviolence, justice, education and service; and WHEREAS, Martin Luther King jr. had a dream and we should take this opportunity to confirm that his dream has been imprinted permanently in our hearts; and WHEREAS, we will faithfully confirm that his dream is still alive when we love and respect one another and show that love with every selfless act we undertake as a community; and WHEREAS, Dr. King has taught us that all the people we encounter should be treated with faith, hope, and charity; and WHEREAS, when Martin Luther King, Jr. asked us, "What are you doing for others?" Port Orchard residents will have a long and impressive list of successes; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE lT RESOLVED that l, Robert Putaansuu, Mayor of the City of Port Orchard, do hereby proclaim Monday, January t8,2O2L as: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Celebration in the City of Port Orchard and urge citizens to honor the memory of Dr. King Jr. by putting his teachings into action by finding ways to give back to the community on this day and throughout the year oRA Signed the 14th day of January 2021 Robert Putaansuu, Mayor .C,.2 $9F!O.oD.O. OFIilil