Presents it to Pastor Damon and Shantell Owens of Genesis Church

During their meeting on Tuesday night, January 13, 2026, the Antioch City Council unanimously approved the following proclamation honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and presented it to Pastor Damon and Shantell Owens of Genesis Church in Antioch. District 1 Councilwoman Monica Wilson was absent. But first, Pastor Owens spoke followed by District 1 Councilwoman Tamisha Torres-Walker sharing his bio and her experience working with him in her district.

WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. taught us that we are ultimately measured not by where we stand in moments of comfort and convenience, but by the stand taken during times of challenge and controversy;
WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy reminds us that moral leadership does not require a person to be in elected office or hold a position of power. Instead, exercising moral authority requires the will to do the right thing;
WHEREAS, Dr. King helped transform how our country saw itself and its future, providing a framework for how each of us can shape the future and working toward something better;
WHEREAS, The King Center has declared their theme for 2026 is ‘Mission Possible 2: Building Community, Uniting a Nation the Nonviolent Way’. This theme defines the 2026 King Holiday Observance events and programming while serving as a compass for all the work accomplished this upcoming calendar year and beyond; and
WHEREAS, Antioch’s Recreation Department has planned for Martin Luther King Jr. Day to spend “a day on, not a day off,” encouraging all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. Let’s work together to build a stronger Antioch!
Participate on January 19, 2026, from 9:00 am-3:00 pm at the following Locations: Antioch Community Center, Antioch Skatepark, and Antioch High School Theatre. (See related article)
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RON BERNAL, Mayor of the City of Antioch, do hereby proclaim January 19, 2026, as “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.” and call on all of us to gather strength from Dr. King’s legacy and use our moral authority to push for a more equitable city, state, society and world.
JANUARY 13, 2026

RON BERNAL, Mayor

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Dr Martin Luther King Jr Day 2026 Proclamation header

Antioch Council Pastor Damon & Shantell Owens of Genesis Church City Mgr

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