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i <br /> <br />• <br />- 1~1i <br />r/~ y,, <br />~as~~ ~~~}ri~ ~~~ <br />January 15, 2003 ~° ~-~~`{~1~1 ~ <br />S <br />Roseville Area High School <br />1240 West County Road B-2 <br />Roseville, MN 55113 <br />Dear Roseville-Area High School: <br />In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Roseville Human Rights. Commission <br />presents to your school a commemorative poster of Dr. King. The words written on this <br />poster reflect generations of hope and proclaim- the promise of a better world for our <br />children. <br />Throughout his life Dr. King fearlessly spoke against bigotry and racism; he was arrested <br />and j ailed numerous times for voicing his vision of the world.. In December 1964, Dr. <br />King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.. On Apri14,1968, Dr. King was assassinated, <br />giving the ultimate sacrifice fighting for what he believed. <br />The Roseville Human Rights Commission continues the work of Dr. King, We believe <br />that through education and action we can change racist attitudes and promote Dr. King's <br />dream. Please talk to your students about the work of Dr. King and others fighting <br />against racism.. Proudly display this poster to honor the work of Dr. King. Carry his <br />words in all you do, in the classroom and in the community. <br />The 11-member Roseville Human Rights Commission is available to speak to your <br />students about Dr. King and about Human Rights issues. Please contact Carolyn Curti at <br />651-490-2209 if you would like someone to visit your school. <br />Sincerely, <br />Thelma McKenzie <br />Chair, Roseville Human Rights Commission <br />2660 Civic Center Drive •3 Roseville • Minnesota • 55113 <br />651-490-2200 • TDD 651-490-2207 • www.ci.roseville.mn.us <br />