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Contact: Christine Clark, 240-777-2500
For Immediate Release: January 4, 2001

Montgomery County's King Day
Celebration Set for January 15

Montgomery County's official 2001 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday celebration, "Redeem the Dream, A Celebration of Youth," will be held on Monday, January 15 at 2 p.m. This year's event will be held at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm, 506 South Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg.

This year's keynote speaker will be Dr. Jerry Weast, Superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools. Derick McGinty, Channel 7 News, will serve as the master of ceremonies. The event will feature presentations of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award, the Children of the Dream Awards and the Gaithersburg Literary Arts Award. The annual awards recognize County residents and youth who have demonstrated a commitment to the goals and ideals communicated by Dr. King.

This annual celebration is open to the public and admission is free. However, persons attending are asked to bring a non-perishable food item, which will be distributed to needy Montgomery County residents.

Montgomery County's annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration is sponsored by a commemorative committee comprised of representatives of various Montgomery County agencies and departments, the cities of Gaithersburg, Garrett Park and Takoma Park, Montgomery County Public Schools, Montgomery College and community representatives.

For more information on the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration, call Tina Clarke in the Office of the County Executive at 240-777-2500.

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