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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday | January 18 2021
January 4, 2021
Whereas: The City of Roseville recognizes and honors the work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; and
Whereas: Rev. Dr. Ma1iin Luther King Jr. was the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the civil rights movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law; and
Whereas: Rev. Dr. Maiiin Luther King Jr. was jailed and an-ested numerous times for speaking out against racism and discrimination and for trying to help African Americans to register and vote; and
Whereas: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in December, 1964; and
Whereas: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968 because of his fight for equality and civil rights for all; and
Whereas: An Act of Congress of the United States in 1983, declared the third Monday in January to officially honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; and
Whereas: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said "Life's most persistent and urgent question is what are you doing for others;" and
Whereas: Each year, Ame1icans across the country answer that question by coming together on Martin Luther King Day to serve their neighbors and communities.
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, that the City Council hereby declare January 18, 2021, to be Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the City of Roseville and urges all citizens to join together to honor Dr. King by committing to volunteering in the community.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Roseville to be affixed this 4th day of January, 2021.
Mayor Daniel J. Roe
2021 City Proclamations
January
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month
Optimist Day
February
Black History Month
March
Women's History Month
April
Arbor Day Proclamation
Day of Remembrance Proclamation
Fair Housing Proclamation
May
National Police Officers' Memorial Day and National Police Week
Asian Pacific Islander Month
Mental Health Awareness Month
Older Adults Month
June
LGBTQQIA+ Pride Week
July
Parks and Recreation Month
September
Constitution Week
Kiwanis Peanut Day
September-October
Hispanic Heritage Month
November
Native American Month
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