“I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final
word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger
than evil triumphant.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. accepting the Nobel
Peace Prize, 1964
Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream, a dream we can still see vividly
when we revisit the most famous of his many timeless speeches. His
vision of a world free of hatred and injustice has changed the face of
American society and continues to inspire people around the world. What
gave Dr. King’s dream such force was his steadfast commitment to
confront his enemies without violence and to love those who hated him,
knowing that hatred only begets hatred, and violence always fans the
flames of injustice.
On this 84th anniversary of his birth, let us reflect on his words and
vision, and consider what each of us can do today to help keep his dream
alive. Many opportunities to serve our communities can be found at
CaliforniaVolunteers.org.
NOW THEREFORE I, EDMUND G. BROWN JR., Governor of the State of
California, do hereby proclaim January 15th 2013, as “Dr. Martin Luther
King Jr. Day.”
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal
of the State of California to be affixed this 14th day of January 2013.
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EDMUND G. BROWN JR.
Governor of California
ATTEST:
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DEBRA BOWEN
Secretary of State
