TORONTO PRONOUNCES FEB 6TH AS ‘BOB MARLEY’ DAY
In honour of a great icon, John Tory, Mayor of the City of Toronto has proclaimed every February 6 as Bob Marley Day
The Mayor made this known in a tweet with a photo he 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.“

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