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Martin Luther King Day – I Have A Dream
January 18, 2010 by James K Barath, CMPS · Leave a Comment
Every year I am asked by many the following question. What is it about this day that we need to celebrate?
Up until last year, I actually misunderstood the meaning behind this holiday dedicated to Martin Luther King, Jr.
I originally thought that this holiday was a day to recognize a dream towards equality.
Through my research, I learned that this day did not become a federal holiday until November 3, 1983 when former President Ronald Reagan singed the Holiday Bill establishing the 3rd Monday of January as Marting Luther King, Jr a National Holiday. Although it was signed in 1983, official celebration did not being until 1986.
Martin Luther King Day is more than acknowledging the fight against inequalities. Ultimately, this holiday is dedicated to nonviolence and all those who endured violence passively to unify humanity.
What Are You Doing to Keep The Dream Alive?
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Will You Make A Difference with Your Life in 2010?
December 31, 2009 by James K Barath, CMPS · Leave a Comment
As we begin to enjoy the last hours and minutes of 2009, there is so much anticipation for a better 2010.
2009 has definitely been a challenge to so many households in Northwest Indiana and the greater Chicago land area. I should know as not only have our mortgage clients and Realtor partners expressed this to our team, but our own personal families have been affected as well.
Please take a few minutes to watch the following inspirational movie called The Dash by Linda Ellis.
If you are up to the challenge, let’s collectively agree to make 2010 a phenomenal year.
From the entire team at Benchmark Mortgage we want to wish everyone a Happy New Year!
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Thank You to Our Soldiers from The Barath Group
November 11, 2009 by James K Barath, CMPS · Leave a Comment
Today is Veterans Day. We want to thank every soldier as our freedom is a direct result of men and women that fight for our country. Without them we would not have freedom. We definitely would not be facilitating home loans and most certainly would not have the life style we all enjoy.
Benchmark Mortgage: The Barath Group takes this day very serious and truly want to thank each of you that have served our country and pray for the safety of those that are serving our country today.
May God Bless OUR Military, OUR Troops and OUR Country.
