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Save the Date: Martin Luther King Day Celebration at Westland City Hall


Westland, MI -  

Dr. Curtis Ivery, Chancellor of Wayne County Community College, will deliver the keynote address at this year's Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Ceremony in Westland. The event will be held on Monday, January 19 at the Westland City Hall Grande Ballroom, located at 36300 Warren Rd.

Although city offices will be closed in recognition of the holiday, City Hall's doors will open at 9:00 am, with the ceremony beginning at 10:00 am. Light refreshments will follow the event. 

Dr. Ivery is a renowned author of several books, the recipient of the Michigan Man of the Year and the Michigan Newsmaker of the Year Awards, and was the first African American and youngest cabinet member in Arkansas state history.

"MLK Day is a time to honor Dr. King's life and legacy and reflect on how we can best live up to his dream today," said Mayor William Wild. "And I am honored to have Dr. Ivery as our keynote speaker for this very special celebration."


What: Martin Luther King Ceremony
When: Monday, January 19
Where: Westland City Hall's Grande Ballroom, located at 36300 Warren Rd.
Time: Doors open at 9:00 am. Ceremony begins at 10:00 am.


For more information, contact Aubrey Berman, Administrative Secretary, at
734-467-3200

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The City of Westland is the 10th largest city in Michigan with a population of over 84,000. The city's residential development is an excellent blend of single family homes, apartments and condominiums.  The broad selection of housing opportunities is complimented by over 1500 acres of well-maintained parks and nature trails as well as a highly rated municipal golf course. Also available is a skate park, ice arena, a state-of-the-art Library and novel city park themes that are fun and family-friendly.

 

Westland has the location, land, infrastructure, and leadership, under Mayor William R. Wild to attract new industry and help existing businesses redevelop properties and to maintain competitiveness in today's global economy. Six modern platted industrial parks on 320 acres are served by class "A" internal roads, with up to date utilities and rail access available within two of the parks.  Westland is conveniently located within the center of southeastern Michigan's expressway system, minutes north of Detroit Metropolitan Airport, and ideally located between downtown Detroit and Ann Arbor. 

 

Westland is the area's premier "Shopping and Dining Destination". Westland Shopping center, one of the country's original four regional malls, boasts 80 retail stores and has anchored Westland's commercial district for more than 30 years. Westland's diversity and progressive planning offers residents a wide variety of life experiences, and make Westland truly the "All American City".  


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