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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-04-18 ProclamationAttachments:Arab American Heritage Month proclamation Item Number: 2.a. April 18, 2023 Arab American Heritage Month City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, for over a century, Arab Americans have been making valuable contributions to virtually every aspect of American society: in medicine, law, business, education, technology, government, military service, culture; and Whereas, since migrating to America, individuals of Arab descent have shared their rich culture and traditions with neighbors and friends, while also setting fine examples of model citizens and public servants; and Whereas, they brought with them to America their resilient family values, strong work ethic, dedication to education, and diversity in faith and creed that have added strength to our great democracy; and Whereas, Arab Americans have also enriched our society by sharing in the entrepreneurial American spirit that makes our nation free and prosperous; and Whereas, the history of Arab Americans in the US. remains neglected or defaced by misconceptions, bigotry, and anti-Arab hate in the forms of crimes and speech; and Whereas, Arab American issues, such as civil rights abuses, harmful stereotyping, and bullying must be combated in the forms of education and awareness; and Whereas, they join all Americans in the desire to see a peaceful and diverse society, where every individual is treated equally and feels safe; and Whereas, the incredible contributions and heritage of Arab Americans have helped us build a better nation. Now, Therefore, I, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, announce that the Arab America Foundation celebrates the contributions Arab Americans have made to society and hereby proclaim April 2023 to be Arab American Heritage Month in Iowa City, and encourage our citizens to join us in this special observance. It r, Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, T this 18th day of April 2023. Attachments:Arbor Day proclamation Item Number: 2.b. April 18, 2023 Arbor Day City of Iowa City d\ PROCLAMATION Whereas,the coming of Spring produces a renewal of interest in tree planting for beauty, shade, conservation, and many other purposes beneficial to all people; and Whereas,the observation of Arbor Day has long been characterized by the planting and preservation of trees; and Whereas, trees in Iowa City beautify our community, increase property values, reduce pollution, lower energy costs, and enhance the economic vitality of business areas; and Whereas, because trees absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen, having a diverse and healthy tree population constitutes a major part of Iowa City's effort to mitigate against climate change; and Whereas, trees can provide natural air conditioning; the evaporation from a single tree can produce the cooling effect of 10 room size air conditioners operating 20 hours a day; and Whereas, evergreen trees can be used to reduce wind speed and thus loss of heat from our homes in the winter by as much as 10 to 50 percent. Now, therefore, I, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim April 28, 2023, to be Arbor Day in Iowa City, and I hereby urge all citizens to participate in tree planting and preservation projects throughout the year. -------vjuAr8A\.52 414.41. d in Iowa City, Iowa, the 18th day of April 2023. ,k1 ' (Ili/ 10 1 Attachments:Housing Trust Fund Week proclamation Item Number: 2.c. April 18, 2023 Housing Trust Fund Week City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County was founded in 2004; and Whereas, for 19 years the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County has been creating and preserving housing that is affordable; and Whereas, the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County has committed more than fourteen million dollars for housing that is affordable; and Whereas, more than 1,100 units of housing that is affordable have been created and preserved for residents of Johnson County by the Housing Trust Fund; and Whereas, the City of Iowa City has provided a substantial amount of the funding for the work accomplished by the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County; and Whereas, the Housing Trust Fund's Affordable Housing Highlights program will take place on Friday, April 28 at Noon at the Health and Human Services Building hosted by the Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition. Now, therefore, I, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim April 28 to May 4, 2023 to be Housing Trust Fund Week in Iowa City and encourage residents to learn more about the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County and their mission to promote and support housing that is affordable. M r Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, 1 , this 18th day of April 2023. M01A`'ci i,! f 4i ; i , h[ "41/111.111J Attachments:Sharon Malheiro Day proclamation Item Number: 2.d. April 18, 2023 Sharon Malheiro Day City of Iowa City , PROCLAMATION Whereas, on April 10, 2023, the State of Iowa and the nation suffered a great loss in I the death of Sharon Malheiro; and Whereas, as a graduate of Drake Law School who began practicing in 1990, Ms. Malheiro spent her life fighting for LGBTQ+ Iowans, providing uncounted hours of pro bono legal and advocacy work; and Whereas, beginning by gathering a group who succeeded in passing an anti- discrimination ordinance protecting LGBTQ+ people in the City of Des Moines in 1991, she went on to co-found the statewide non-profit advocacy organization OneIowa, which ultimately led to her coordinating with national advocacy groups to bring the landmark case Varnum v. Brien, resulting in Iowa being the third state in the nation to declare same-sex marriage legal; and Whereas, once that monumental goal was accomplished, she did not rest, but continued to fight for advances in LGBTQ+ healthcare, workplace equality, inclusivity, and leadership, with a more recent focus on resisting discrimination against transgender people in particular; and Whereas, without Sharon Malheiro, the landscape of LGBTQ+ life in Iowa would be vastly different and certainly far worse than it is today; and Whereas, although greatly saddened by her death, a new generation of leaders continues on the trail she blazed, inspired by her vision, commitment, and drive to resolutely resist ongoing efforts to harm LGBTQ+ people in Iowa. Now, Therefore, I, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim April 18th, 2023 to be Sharon Malheiro Day in Iowa City, and encourage community members to celebrate her legacy, to continue her work by advocating for the rights of LGBTQ+ people, and to honor her spirit by fighting oppression wherever and whenever it occurs. :—.5AvtAitiz_„ ,„--,,,,,_ / ,e_aceSANfi—_. i , , , S11: igned in Iowa City, Iowa, i \k a '0;, this 18th day of April 2023. 4 h� 4 , , ,,,,,,-- ;___.:_,.._ , ; , k.. sue- t