Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. was an American icon whose legacy many of us choose to honor by volunteering in our communities. King was a man who taught the world that passivity does not make a better community -- active, concerned citizens are the ones to enact change.

As a member of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 312 - South Attleboro, I know, as King said, "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." Times may be hard, but we can make our communities better places to live in Kings's honor.

I invite you, along with the members of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 312- South Attleboro to join us in the Attleboro community and volunteer at least an hour of your time either on January 15, the National MLK Day of Service, or any time this week. Do it in honor of ourselves, our community, and Marting Luther King Jr.'s legacy.

The American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) is a community of volunteers serving veterans, military, and their families. Our members also support the mission of The American Legion i improving the quality of life for our nation's veterans. Proud sponsor of ALA Girls Nation, National Poppy Day and recognized for advocation for veterans on Capitol Hill, the more then 600,000 ALA members across the country volunteer millions of hours annually and raise millions of dollars in service to veterans, military, and their families. Founded in 1919, the ALA is one of the oldest patriotic membership organizations in the U.S.A. To learn more and to volunteer, join and donate.

visit www.alaforveterns.org

Sheila V. Roy

President

312-South Attleboro

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