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Mayor Jean Benson AYES: _ / _01 , 1988
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As in the past, the Martin Luther King Commemoration Committee, composed of
a coalition of civic, educational, fraternal and religious organizations, is
developing a program to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The program will take place on Sunday January 15, 1989 at 2:30 D.M. at
Temple Isaiah, 332 West Alejo Road, Palm Springs. We shall once again raise
our voices in unison, with the help of the joyous sounds from choirs and indi-
viduals, to honor this great American. Cities of the Coachella Valley are again
expected to sign proclamations and send representatives to the gathering, and
we invite you and your City Council to participate in this special event by
attending and/or by asking your governing body to allow its name to be placed
on our program under a special heading titled "Supporters" so that we may all
show our appreciation for this unique American and his efforts on behalf of the
civil rights of all people.
In addition to the above, we are asking that you and your City Council
decree the closing of city offices in observance of this most worthy National
Holiday. Several cities of the Coachella Valley have already done so, and will
close their offices on the third Monday of January, i.e. January 16, 1989. We
are aware that granting the day off for employees may cause a dent in the city's
budget, but greatly feel, and hope you and your City Council members share the
belief, that the significance of theHoliday overrides any negative considera-
tion -- so very strong is the sentiment for Dr. King and all that he stood for,
not only in our cities, states and nation, but throughout the world. We urge
you and your official colleagues to favorably consider our request to close
your offices on January 16.
Enclosed is a sample proclamation for your consideration, approval and
action.
Please contact us by phone as soon as convenient (327 4983 or 327 4295),
or in writing, to indicate your response for celebrating in an optimum way
this most memorable and important event.
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Chairman
Encl - Sample Proclamation, as stated.
W ' r •S, Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. through his action has
enriched the lives of all Americans, and
Z1mer.S, men and women of all races, creeds and color can now
live their lives with dignity, thanks to the efforts of Dr. King, and
WHEREAS, through his determination, legislation in the form of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, finally
put a legal end to racial segregation, and
WHEREAS, Dr. King's dedication to nonviolent resistance principles
has given a new sense of self-respect to those who are committed to
that approach, so stirring the conscience for the opponent, that
reconci1tation becomes a reality, and
WHEREAS, in recognition of his leadership, Dr. King was awarded
the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1964, and
WHEREAS, Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday has been recognized as
a National Holiday,
NOW T mr770RE BE IT RESOLVED, that I
Mayor of the City of , by the
power vested in me, do hereby proclaim January 16, 1989, as Martin
Luther King Jr. Day in this city, and urge all citizens to join me
in this observance.
Mayor
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Jeffrey S. Bleaman
November 16, 1988
Mr. Joseph Beaver
Chairman
Martin Luther King Commemoration Committee
P. O. Box 1785
Palm Springs, CA 92263
Dear Mr. Beaver.
I am happy to send you the City of Rancho Mirage's proclamation signifying Martin Luther
King Jr. Day on January 16, 1989.
Additionally, I'm happy to advise you that as of January, 1989, Rancho Mirage City Hall will
observe Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday with City offices being closed.
We are happy to join you in observing this great man's birthday.
Sincerely,
"pffr;ey S Bleaman
Mayor
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SUNDAY //W.
JANUARY 17 , 1988 2pm
PALM SPRINGS
CONVENTION CENTER
CORNER OF AVENIDA CABALLEROS & AMADO
BOY SCOUT COLOR GUARD
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS REV . T . C . WILDER, AJALON BAPTIST CHURCH
INVOCATION RABBI EUGENE GOTTESMAN, TEMPLE NOVE SHALOM
DESERT HOT SPRINGS
CHOIR SELECTION AJALON BAPTIST CHURCH
PROCLAMATIONS MARCELINO DIAZ—DIRECTOR, EOPS COLLEGE OF
THE DESERT
ACCEPTANCE OF PROCLAMATIONS REV . JEFF ROLLINS SR . , FIRST BAPTIST
CHURCH
SOLO GEORGIA JESSIE, AJALON BAPTIST CHURCH
SPEAKER REV . DR . JOHN GAGE, SECOND MISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH, INDIO, CA .
CHOIR SELECTION SECOND MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, INDIO,
CA .
BENEDICTION REV . DON WILLIAMSON, COMMUNITY
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, CATHEDRAL CITY , CA .
Pro_gras produced through the efforts of_the_following:
Temple Isaiah, American Civil Liberties Union-Desert-Pass, Black Historical and Cultural Society
of the Coachella Valley, Desert Highland Unity Center, Jewish Community Relations Committee of
Palm Springs, Jewish Fderation of Palm Springs Desert Area, League of Women Voters-Palm Springs
Area, National Council of Jewish Women, Negro Academic Scholarship Fund, Peace Council of the
Desert, Prejudice Awareness Learning-PAL, Women's American-ORT, Desert-Pass Action Group,
Democratic Women's Assoc. of the Desert, Mental Health Assoc.-Desert Area.
Other_suppprters
Palm Springs National Organization of Women, Cities of Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Cathedral
City, Desert Hot Springs, Palm Desert, Coachella, and Indio, Riverside County Board of
Supervisors, Coachella Valley Association of Governments, and other elected officials of the
Coachella Valley, Participating Churches and Temples; Ajalon Baptist Church-Palm Springs, Church
of St. Paul in the Desert-Episcopal, First Baptist Church-Palm Springs, Second Baptist Church-
Indio, Temple Sinai-Palm Desert, United Methodist Church of Palm Springs, B'nai B'rith Men's
Lodge Desert Empire. Thanks to Canyon Galleries for their displays. Thanks to Neel's nursery
for plants and flowers.
An area Coalition of Organizations-Civic, Educational, Fraternal and Religious. For further
information please call 327-4295.
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