The Wetumpka, Alabama Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. devoted his life to equality, social justice, economic advancement and opportunity for all; and

WHEREAS, he challenged us to build a more perfect union and taught us that everyone has a role to play in making America what it ought to be; with his leadership, our nation made great strides against racial discrimination and toward increased civil rights; and

WHEREAS, more than 40 years after his death, Dr. King’s example can continue to guide us in addressing our nation’s most critical issues; each of us can contribute to strengthening our own communities by serving in Dr. King’s honor on the King Holiday and throughout the year; and by making service part of our daily lives, we can help realize Dr. King’s dream; and

WHEREAS, in addition to helping solve serious problems, service brings people from different backgrounds together and benefits those who serve; and

WHEREAS, service is a powerful way for citizens, nonprofits, the private sector and government to work together to meet critical needs and advance Dr. King’s dream of opportunity for all; and

WHEREAS, on Martin Luther King Day, it is especially fitting that Americans come together in service that not only honors Dr. King, but builds lasting change in communities; and

WHEREAS, as the citizens of Wetumpka, Alabama come together to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., let us strive to live out Dr. King’s vision today and throughout the year:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of the State of Alabama, do hereby proclaim January 16, 2012, as

The Wetumpka, Alabama  Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

in the State of the Alabama.

Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the

Office of the Governor at the State Capitol in the

City of Montgomery on the 16th day of January 2012. 

Robert Bentley, Governor