Martin Luther King Proclamation Read at Cottonwood City Council Meeting

Jessica Stone from Yavapai Americorps submitted this proclamation which was read at the Jan. 3, 2012 Cottonwood City Council meeting. Jessica received the proclamation and a certificate for leading the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

                                                                                        Photo by Kyla Allen

 

  P R O C L A M A T I O N  

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 teaching can continue to guide and inspire us in addressing challenges in our communities; 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 nation 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 natural 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, King Day of Service projects are being organized by a committee of non-profits, community organizations and entities including Serve Yavapai, Beaver Creek Adult Center, Beaver Creek Kiwanis, Beaver Creek School, Community Counts, Friends of the Well, Prescott College; and

Whereas, citizens of Cottonwood have an opportunity to participate in events throughout our county on the King Day of Service, January 16, 2012, as well as support ongoing volunteer needs and commit to meaningful service throughout the year;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mayor Diane Joens of Cottonwood proclaim the Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday as a Day of Service in Cottonwood, and call upon the people of Cottonwood to pay tribute to the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., through participation in community service projects on Martin Luther King Day and throughout the year.

IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Seal of the City of Cottonwood, Arizona, this 3rd day of January 2012.  Diane Joens, Mayor