R 061215Z JAN 23
MARADMIN 006/23
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MP//
SUBJ/2023 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. FEDERAL HOLIDAY OBSERVANCE//
REF/A/PUBLIC LAW 98-144/2NOV1983//
NARR/REF A IS PUBLIC LAW ON DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR FEDERAL HOLIDAY.//
POC/EVAN.C.HABIB/CAPT/CMC (MPE)/TEL: COM 703-784-9371/DSN 278/EMAIL: EVAN.HABIB@USMC.MIL//
POC/A. QUINONES/SSGT/CMC (MPE)/TEL: COM 703-784-9371/DSN 287/EMAIL: ANTHONY.QUINONES@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. Since proclaimed by Public Law 98-144 in 1983, the third Monday of January commemorates the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as a national day of service. This year’s observance is Monday, 16 January 2023.
2. Dr. King was an influential civil rights activist whose contributions helped bring about such landmark legislation as the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and the Voting Rights Acts of 1965. Dr. King was an advocate of nonviolent protest and became the youngest person ever to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Dr. King’s message of recognizing and celebrating the content of our character resonates with us today. As Marines, our own seminal documents entreat us to foster equity in the force by ensuring equal treatment, access, advancement, and opportunity for all Marines based on their individual skills, abilities, aptitude, performance, and merit.
3. During the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. observance, commanders are encouraged to take time to recognize and celebrate Dr. King’s life and contributions to this country. Commanders are further encouraged to conduct programs and promote participation in observance events within their commands and across their local communities.
4. Our Marine Corps is committed to living the values we defend and treating everyone with dignity and respect. As such, the Marine Corps takes pride in building strength through diversity and is dedicated to promoting a professional environment free from personal, social, or institutional barriers that prevent Marines from reaching their full potential.
5. Release authorized by Lieutenant General James F. Glynn, Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs.//