Governor Ricketts’ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Statement

Today, Governor Pete Ricketts issued the following statement in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day which is celebrated on January 19, 2015. Recently, Ricketts signed a proclamation declaring today as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Nebraska. Later today, he will deliver remarks at a lunch presented by the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Metropolitan Omaha held in honor of Dr. King.

“On this 86^th anniversary of the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we remember and celebrate the legacy of Dr. King and the work he did to advance the cause of civil rights and freedom,” said Governor Pete Ricketts. “As we take time to remember his accomplishments, it is important to remember that the future of Nebraska depends on our ability to pull together and solve common problems. Days such as this one provide an opportunity for new beginnings as we continue to bring all Nebraskans together to grow our state.”