OUC continued its strong commitment and proud sponsorship of the Orlando Mayor’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission with several memorable events held in January.
One of the more prominent events featured OUC employees and their families marching in the 40th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. parade in Downtown Orlando. The group, and an OUC bucket truck, joined thousands of marchers and spectators in the Jan. 13 parade.
Cameron Parson, Line Technician III, (left) and Corey Johnson, Water Operations Manager, stand in front of an OUC bucket truck.
The parade’s theme was “It Starts with Me – Shifting the Cultural Climate Through the Study and Practice of Kingian Nonviolence.” Participants included organizations affiliated with dance, comedy, community, music, artistic expression and more.
Other January events organized by the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission included the MLK Candlelight Vigil and March held Jan. 7, the 37th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Luncheon on Jan. 12, the 20th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Forum, and the Great Day of Service on Jan. 15, among others.
Queen Massaline, Senior Community Engagement Coordinator, and Corey Johnson, Water Operations Manager, at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Luncheon. Not pictured: Justin Baker, Contracts & Finance Manager.
Since 2008, Corey Johnson, Water Operations Manager, has represented OUC on the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission, helping plan the parade, candlelight vigil and march, prayer breakfast, luncheon, gospel concert, and other events. Johnson explained that OUC is the longest-running signature sponsor for the commission’s events.
“The community comes out to pay homage to Martin Luther King, Jr. and all his accomplishments in helping bring communities together. That’s why I participate and why people serve on this commission and volunteer,” said Johnson.
Mimi Layton, Senior Talent Development Consultant, and Corey Johnson, Water Operations Manager, at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission’s Great Day of Service at the Orange County Convention Center. They joined 5,000 other volunteers to pack and distribute one million healthy meals of food relief throughout Central Florida.