Today, our nation takes a day to recognize the leadership and inspiration provided to us by Martin Luther King, Jr., and tomorrow we celebrate the inauguration of a new president. This is a fitting time for us to pause and recognize the importance of the diversity all around us.
Hanover Park is blessed to be made up of a rich cultural quilt that represents the diversity of America and our global community. Over 38 languages are spoken in our schools by children who have come to our country with their families as they follow their dreams for a better life. We are a nation of immigrants, and, as such, let it always be our goal to not let the things that may otherwise divide us, such as language and country of origin, separate us. Let us overcome the divides that stand in our way, and let us learn that Hanover Park's cultural richness will be our advantage in the future.
I want to especially acknowledge the work of our Inclusion & Diversity. They are volunteers who are working to strengthen Hanover Park and address the needs of all of our residents. We are better and stronger for their work.
We live in a country that is founded on equality and freedom. Let us apply these national values to the work we carry out at the local level.
Monday, January 19, 2009
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Mr. Mayor,
Thank you for this very timely message. As the world honored Dr. King yesterday and as we watched President Obama take his oath today... it made the reality of Dr. Kings dream really seem possible. Thank you for sharing this message with us today.
I would also like to thank the Inclusion and Diversity Team for their hard work! The work they do is very beneficial to me and to the community. Thank you for supporting this initiative.
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