Today is the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday. Dr. King dedicated his life to ensure equal opportunity for all. We are closer to that day now than ever before as will be evident in the inauguration of Barack Obama as the first African American president of the United States.
As educators, we play a major role in ensuring equal opportunity. We ensure that a person's color of skin, religion, culture, wealth or poverty, immigrant status and language do not block access to education and that we meet people where they are with honor and respect. Our nation has come a long distance, but the journey is not over. We must continue to serve everyone effectively and successfully.
I encourage you to have a television on in the regional offices for the inauguration ceremony. This is an historic event, and as Americans, regardless of what our political views may be, we will want to remember this special event. With the challenges of the economy, war and threats of terrorism, every American must do his or her part. As the nation opens a new chapter in history, “God bless America.”
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