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Martin Luther King Jr. now the face of King County
03:25 PM PDT on Monday, March 12, 2007
King County
The new King County logo is an original graphic image of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
SEATTLE - On Monday afternoon, the King County Council unanimously voted to approve a new county logo, bearing likeness of Martin Luther King Jr.
The logo replaces the crown design that's been the symbol of the county for almost 40 years.
"This is truly a day of celebration because a county that is justifiably proud of its diverse heritage and history now has as its 'face' a Nobel Peace Prize winner who gave his life fighting for equality, liberty, peace, and opportunity," said Councilmember Larry Phillips.
The final design, created by Tony Gable and the Gable Design Group of Seattle, was chosen over designs submitted by 29 firms.
The county was originally named after William Rufus Devane King, a U.S. vice president, who was a slave owner.
To keep costs to a minimum the new logo will be phased in over a five-year period.
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