John Tory, Mayor of the City of Toronto has proclaimed every February 6 as Bob Marley Day.
Late Bob Marley was a Jamaican singer and songwriter who created a
mix of reggae, rocksteady and ska in his musical compositions. He died
on May 11, 1981 at the age of 36 from skin cancer.
The Mayor in a tweet accompanied by a photo of the proclamation said, ‘proud
to proclaim today Bob Marley Day in the City of Toronto. This Toronto
tradition pays tribute to Bob Marley’s legacy of peace, harmony and the
unity of humankind. His music lives on today and is a guide towards a
world united one love’.
The
official proclamation reads, “Whereas each year on February 6, we honor
the legacy of Robert (Bob) Nesta Marley. He began his career with the
wailers and song became known for his distinctive songwriting and vocal
style. “Marley sang of tolerance and love.He
became one of the greatest ambassadors of peace the world has seen. He
encouraged us to live in harmony, chronicle our own destiny and stand up
to what is right.Today,
his music lives in and appeals to people of all cultures and guides
them towards a world united – One People – One Love. “Now therefore, I,
Mayor John Tory, on behalf of Toronto city council, do hereby proclaim
February 6, 2019 as “Bob Marley Day“ in the city of Toronto.“
