FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Fresno Unified students, local leaders, and city officials gathered for the garland ceremony honoring Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday.
“Martin Luther King’s dream continues on here in Fresno with cultural and religious diversity coming together. Not just on Martin Luther King Day but on every day in our schools, in our churches, in our families,” said Martin Luther King Jr. Committee member, Gail Gaston.
Gaston adds that 41 years ago, the city decided to honor the late civil rights leader by creating a statue in the County’s Courthouse Park in the heart of downtown Fresno.
“It’s been an honor to be on the committee. An honor to work with so many elected officials, and law-enforcement and community members that can come together and agree on one thing, Martin Luther King and his dream to move forward,” said Gaston.
Gaston explains that the City of Fresno uses this …