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On behalf of Leon County District 1 Commissioner Bill Proctor
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 15, 2025
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Commissioner Bill Proctor Announces 2025 Annual MLK Day Celebration
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2025 Annual MLK Day Celebration |
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January 15, 2025, 12:00 PM |
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Leon County Courthouse, Rotunda |
Dr. Timothy Beard, Interim President of Florida A&M University, will be the keynote speaker for the annual celebration at the Leon County Courthouse, Rotunda, on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at noon. Â
President Beard, a graduate of FAMU, has served in his role since August last year. Recognitions for 2025 Martin Luther King Awards, include the following individuals:
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- Brenda Williams, Executive Director, Tallahassee Housing Authority
- Jessica Yeary, Public Defender, Second Judicial Circuit, State of Florida
- Cecka Rose Green, Executive Director, Children’s Services Council of Leon County
- Sheila Morris, Community Activist
- Barbara DeVane, Humanitarian
- Karen Woodall, Humanitarian
- Curtis Taylor, President and CEO, Tallahassee Urban League
- Alan Williams, Biden - Harris Administration 2021-2025
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Lunch will be served immediately after the event in the Rotunda.Â
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The MLK Foundation of Florida, Inter-Civic Council of the Southern Christian Leadership Council, and Leon County Government are sponsors of this event.
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The MLK Day Celebration is free and open to the public.
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For more information, contact Ms. Rayshell Holmes, Aide, at / HolmesR@LeonCountyFL.gov.
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