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Date : 1/09/12 <br /> Item: 5 .a <br /> Martin Luther King Jr. Day <br /> January 16, 2012 <br /> Whereas: The City of Roseville recognizes and honors the work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther <br /> King Jr.; and <br /> Whereas: The Roseville Human Rights Commission, through education and outreach, <br /> recognizes great leaders who have made significant contributions to our society; and <br /> Whereas: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was the chief spokesman for nonviolent activism <br /> in the civil rights movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and <br /> state law; and <br /> Whereas: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was jailed and arrested numerous times for <br /> speaking out against racism and discrimination and for trying to help African Americans to <br /> register and vote; and <br /> Whereas: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in December <br /> 1964; and <br /> Whereas: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968 because of his <br /> fight for equality and civil rights for all; and <br /> Whereas: By Act of Congress of the United States in 1983, declared the third Monday in <br /> January to officially honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; and <br /> Whereas: Roseville declares that racism is unjust and advocates for equal rights for all; and <br /> Whereas: The City invites all to renew their commitment to racial equality and justice. <br /> Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, that the City Council hereby declare January 16, 2012, to be <br /> Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the City of Roseville and urges all citizens to join together to <br /> recognize,praise and honor the efforts of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. <br /> In the City of Roseville, County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota, U.S.A <br /> In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Roseville <br /> to be affixed this ninth day of January 2012. <br /> Mayor Daniel J. Roe <br />