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Date: January 13, 2014 Item: 5.a Proclaim Martin Luther King Jr. Day 7TY'LJ.f Tol ad Od. I J Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 20, 2014 Whereas: The City of Roseville recognizes and honors the work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; and Whereas: The Roseville Human Rights Commission, through education and outreach, recognizes great leaders who have made significant contributions to our society; and Whereas: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was the chief spokesman for nonviolent activism in the civil rights movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law; and Whereas: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was jailed and arrested 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: By 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: Roseville declares that racism is unjust and advocates for equal rights for all; and Whereas: The City invites all to renew their commitment to racial equality and justice. Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, that the City Council hereby declare January 20, 2014, to be Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the City of Roseville and urges all citizens to join together to recognize, praise and honor the efforts of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In the City of Roseville, County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota, U.S.A In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Roseville to be affixed this thirteenth day of January 2014. Mayor Daniel J. Roe