King Library to Commemorate the Passing of Coretta
Scott King
Community Invited to Inscribe Their Thoughts in
a Book of Condolences
 February
1, 2006 -
Beginning on Thursday, a book of condolences will be available
at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library for those wishing to
express their thoughts and feelings on the death of Coretta Scott
King, wife of slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr. A tireless worker for social justice in her own right, Coretta
Scott King died earlier this week at the age of 78.
The book of condolences will be located, throughout the month
of February, in the Brandenburg Area on the first floor of the
library.
"I can't think of a more appropriate way to honor Mrs. King,"
said San Jose Public Library Director Jane Light. "Her life
is a model for courage and perseverance, and she leaves behind
a legacy that is as memorable and inspiring as that of her late
husband."
#8220;Coretta Scott King is an icon in the American civil rights
movement," added San Jose State University Library Dean Ruth
Kifer. "She and her husband, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,
have been key public figures during my formative and adult years,"
she continued. "Mrs. King's death marks the passing of an
era in our history and it is fitting that we record our condolences.”
The book of condolences will be available for signing during
library
hours.
For more information, contact:
• Lorraine Oback at (408) 808-2176
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