Recognize Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with official proclamation
In Plain English
The city issues an annual proclamation honoring Dr. King and his civil rights contributions. Richmond has observed this federal holiday since 1986 when it was first established. If approved, the proclamation connects Dr. King's legacy to Richmond's ongoing work on equity and civil rights.
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