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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.
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:
- 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
Lunch will be served immediately after the event in the Rotunda.
The MLK Foundation of Florida, Inter-Civic Council of the Southern Christian Leadership Council, and Leon County Government are sponsors of this event.
The MLK Day Celebration is free and open to the public.
For more information, contact Ms. Rayshell Holmes, Aide, at / HolmesR@LeonCountyFL.gov.
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