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2025-2294RESOLUTION NO. 2025-2294 A resolution proclaiming Monday, January 20, 2025, as “Martin Luther King Jr. Day” in the City of Janesville. WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. altered the trajectory of the United States forever through his leadership, service, and clarity of vision; and WHEREAS, in the brief time, Dr. King walked upon this earth, he devoted his life to strengthening the content of the American character and called on this Nation to live up to its founding principles of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all its citizens; and WHEREAS, through his determination, spirit, and resolve, Dr. King helped lift souls and lead one of the greatest movements for equality and freedom in history; and WHEREAS, the extraordinary life and legacy of Dr. King teach us that equality requires both the absence of oppression and economic opportunity; and WHEREAS, Dr. King’s life will always shine as a light for those without hope and as an example to be emulated by all who care about their fellow human beings, regardless of race, religion, class, or nationality; and WHEREAS, as we observe Dr. King’s birthday, the City of Janesville encourages all community members to celebrate his memory by performing acts of kindness through service to others. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COMMON COUNCIL of the City of Janesville recognizes Monday, January 20, 2025, as “Martin Luther King Jr. Day”, and encourages the residents of the City to celebrate and honor Dr. King’s legacy and remember the profound impact his life and message had on the civil rights movement and this democratic nation. ADOPTED: January 13, 2025 APPROVED: Kevin M. Lahner, City Manager ATTEST: Lorena Rae Stottler, City Clerk-Treasurer APPROVED AS TO FORM: ________________________________________ Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney Proposed by: City Manager’s Office Prepared by: City Manager’s Office Motion by: Jackson Second by: Squire Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent Burdick X Jackson X Marshick X Miller X Neeno X Squire X Williams X 2025-2294 Final Audit Report 2025-01-20 Created:2025-01-20 By:Lorena Stottler (stottlerl@janesvillewi.gov) Status:Signed Transaction ID:CBJCHBCAABAATtuGMMPouL28ryH-mM2VoFTDcNMWt98y "2025-2294" History Document created by Lorena Stottler (stottlerl@janesvillewi.gov) 2025-01-20 - 9:00:29 PM GMT Document emailed to Kevin Lahner (lahnerk@janesvillewi.gov) for signature 2025-01-20 - 9:00:32 PM GMT Email viewed by Kevin Lahner (lahnerk@janesvillewi.gov) 2025-01-20 - 9:01:58 PM GMT Document e-signed by Kevin Lahner (lahnerk@janesvillewi.gov) Signature Date: 2025-01-20 - 9:02:12 PM GMT - Time Source: server Document emailed to Lorena Stottler (stottlerl@janesvillewi.gov) for signature 2025-01-20 - 9:02:13 PM GMT Email viewed by Lorena Stottler (stottlerl@janesvillewi.gov) 2025-01-20 - 9:06:01 PM GMT Document e-signed by Lorena Stottler (stottlerl@janesvillewi.gov) Signature Date: 2025-01-20 - 9:06:27 PM GMT - Time Source: server Agreement completed. 2025-01-20 - 9:06:27 PM GMT