Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Proclamation
WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. devoted his life to the advancement of public service and civil rights, believing in a nation of freedom and justice for all and challenging all Americans to participate in the never-ending work of building a more perfect union; and
WHEREAS, Dr. King recognized that everyone can be great because everyone can serve, and during his lifetime encouraged all Americans to serve their neighbors and their communities; and,
WHEREAS, the King Holiday and Service Act, enacted in 1994, is a nationwide effort designated as a national day of volunteer and community service, and grounded in Dr. King 's teachings, that focuses on bringing people together to solve national and local needs, breaking down the barriers that have divided us as a community; and,
WHEREAS, hundreds of Iowa residents use Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a day on, not a day off, by spending it volunteering or performing community service projects each year; and,
WHEREAS, DMACC works closely throughout the year with our non-profit partner organizations and AmeriCorps members across the region we serve to organize and engage in service honoring the goals of the King Day of Service; and,
WHEREAS, the King Day of Service, which falls on January 18th this year, is a time for DMACC community members to recognize Dr. King's teachings on advancing equality and opportunity for all by contributing their own time and talents in a day of service; and,
WHEREAS, the King Day of Service is an excellent opportunity and an important day to encourage each community member to take part in service that will benefit communities and neighborhoods and provide a fitting memorial to the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.;
NOW, THEREFORE, as President of Des Moines Area Community College, I hereby proclaim Monday, January 18, 2021, as “Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service” at Des Moines Area Community College and urge our community to honor the memory of Dr. King by putting his teachings into action by participating in the King Day of Service and finding ways to give back to their communities.
Robert J. Denson
President
The 2021 MLK Day of Service is almost here – and Americans across the country are rolling up their sleeves in service. Are you ready to get out and serve? Making time to volunteer for the 2021 MLK Day of Service is a great way to engage with your community while honoring the legacy of Dr. King. Whether you plan on grabbing a paint brush, mentoring a young person, or helping to clean up a public space in the next few days, know that what you do makes a world of difference. Here are some resources to help you find out how to get involved in your community:
