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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
COUNTY OF BUTTE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Resolution No. o2-oot
RESOLUTION IN HONOR OF
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., DAY, JANUARY 21, 2002
WHEREAS, the U. S. Constitution acknowledges that each person is endowed by their
Creator with certain inalienable rights; and
WHEREAS, many people, both famous and unknown, have labored to further the ability
of each American to enjoy the full benefits of being a person and citizen of the United States of
America; and
WHEREAS, through Dr. King's efforts the lives of many Americans were improved by
greater understanding and support of these principles and ideas; and
WHEREAS, Martin Luther King, Jr., after having been assassinated on April 4, 1968, was
recognized as a symbol of moral and social progress to the country by having his birthday designated
as a national holiday in 1983.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Butte County Board of Supervisors
does hereby recognize January 21, 2002, as the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and encourages
all residents to acknowledge the value of all people and to participate in activities that honor the
legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 8`'' day of
.Ianuary 2002 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Beeler, Dolan, Houx, Yamaguchi and Chair Josiassen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None
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Chayr, Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
LAWRENCE D. ODLE, Interim Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
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