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 In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the O’Fallon community will be hosting the First Annual O’Fallon Metro East Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast Celebration on Monday, January 18, 2010 at New Life in Christ Church, 689 Scott Troy Road from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Father Bill Hitpas from St. Nicholas Catholic Church will be the featured speaker for the event and tickets will be priced
at $5 each.
O’Fallon churches have been contacted and asked to participate in this exciting community outreach effort by placing an announcement in their church bulletins. The larger churches will also have tickets for sale and ickets will be available for purchase at City Hall, 255 S. Lincoln.
O’Fallon has always been a leader in the metro east with programs and events that are designed to bring people together. This event is no exception. Citizens from other metro east communities are invited and encouraged to attend.
Martin Luther King, Jr. was a person of faith who moved this country by faith to embrace its values of liberty, justice and the pursuit of happiness for all its citizens. His faith empowered him to use the power of non-violence to overcome hatred, prejudice, and racism. When he pursued his dream, there were many in America who wanted to hold onto the America they knew. Now that America is a cold echo of our past, it’s at this time of the year America pauses to honor not just the man, but the America we have become because of the man.
 On behalf of event organizers, Father Bill Hitpas, Bishop Geoffrey Dudley, and myself, I encourage you to attend this wonderful event. O’Fallon is a great place to live and support all God’s children. Let’s celebrate all of God’s creatures, sharing the message of hope and equality for all!
It is an honor to serve you, and I appreciate being given the opportunity to work for the residents of O’Fallon. I am willing to meet one on one with anyone who has a concern about any issues related to our city. I welcome your suggestions and comments and encourage you to contact me at 624-4500. It is through your input and dialog on important issues that we will make O’Fallon an even better place to live and work.
Happy holidays to you and your families. It is my prayer that 2010 will be a wonderful year for everyone.
Gary L. Graham
The Mayor and City Council
place great value on O’Fallon residents’ opinions and ideas
and invite citizens to attend City Council meetings
to take part in the planning and development of our great City.
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