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Pierce County Council proclaims MLK Jr. Day, names January Whole Child Month
Summary
The Pierce County Council proclaimed Jan. 19, 2026, as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and designated January as Whole Child Month, hearing acknowledgments from community partners and mixed public comments about MLK and DEI-related remarks by a council member.
The Pierce County Council on Tuesday proclaimed Jan. 19, 2026, as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and designated January 2026 as Whole Child Month, actions the council said honor civil-rights history and prioritize children’s physical, mental and social-emotional development.
"Whereas Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to the pursuit of justice, equality, and unity," Council member Denson read as she presented the MLK proclamation, which cites the county's recent adoption of a community impact index and…
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