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WHEREAS, throughout recorded time men have hoped and worked for
freedom, equality, justice, and tranquility, and in recent years it was
the persistent, persuasive voice of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., speaking
most eloquently for civil rights, that was heard in this land and all the
world; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. espoused and practiced his
philosophy of nonviolence in all his work and leadership, believing that
moral ends should be achieved by moral means, and that social change can
best be achieved by aggressive use of appeals to conscience, demonstrations
of suffering, and all legal means; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated in Memphis on
April 4, 1968:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City
of Evanston, Illinois, does hereby record total abhorrence of the terrible
act which caused the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and does mourn
his tragic and untimely passing;
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the work of Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr. must be continued and his philosophy of nonviolence must prevail, so
every American and every citizen of Evanston, as a fitting memorial to
Dr. King, should pledge himself to speed the day when equal rights and op-
portunities are achieved for all Americans and all mankind is united in
brotherly love. „ J
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