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Beloit City Council proclaims January 2025 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Summary
The council presented Proclamation 2025-2 honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; the proclamation was accepted by Heidi Dyneger and a YWCA of Rock County representative spoke in support of cultural competence and inclusion.
The Beloit City Council presented Proclamation 2025-2 honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and encouraging residents to reflect on his teachings and participate in commemorative events.
Council staff read the proclamation, which recognized King’s leadership in the civil rights movement and called on the community to continue efforts toward equity, justice and unity. Kevin Day, identified in the proclamation text as vice president of the council, was listed as presenting the document.
Heidi Dyneger accepted the proclamation on behalf of the named honoree(s). A representative of the YWCA of Rock County thanked the council and said, “It's really important in our community to continue to educate and create cultural competence so that people are welcoming and, get along and there's peace in our communities.”
The proclamation text recorded that Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, marked Martin Luther King Jr. Day and invited Beloit residents to engage in acts of service and reflection.
