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Bob Marley
Day in Toronto
Wednesday, February 06, 2008: February 6, for the
18th consecutive year, has been declared Bob Marley Day in
the city of Toronto, Canada. The city's Mayor David Miller
made the declaration on behalf of the Toronto City Council
in honour of the Jamaican, West Indian, and world renowned
reggae superstar
The 2008 Proclamation reads:
"Whereas Robert Nesta Marley was born on February 6, 1945
and in his 36 years created a music legacy which has
continued to inspire hope and creativity.
Bob Marley earned his place in the Rock and Roll Hall of
Fame with the distinctive reggae beat of music which
captivated people of all cultures, changed the history of
popular music and continues to bring enjoyment around the
world.
Through his music, Bob Marley became an international
ambassador for peace, courageously speaking out against
oppression, poverty, slavery, apartheid and for human
rights, and for this work he was honoured by the United
Nations with the Peace Medal of the Third World and by his
home country of Jamaica with the Order of Merit.
A fundamental strength of our city is based on the diversity
among the people of Toronto and the climate of mutual
understanding which has come from respect for the heritage
and traditions of communities in our City.
Now therefore, I, Mayor David Miller, on behalf of Toronto
City Council, do hereby proclaim February 6, 2008 as Bob
Marley Day in the City of Toronto and join with Torontonians
of Jamaican heritage to salute a great humanitarian and
artiste."
