HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-10-08 Proclamation City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, home should be a place of warmth, tmconditional love, tranquility and
security, and for most of us, home and family can indeed be counted among our
greatest blessings. Tragically, for many Americans, these are blessings that are
tarnished by violence and fear; and
Whereas, domestic violence is more than the occasional family dispute. According to
the National Crime Victimization Survey report, Intimate Partner Violence,
876,340 women were victimized by domestic violence in 1998; and
Whereas, despite significant progress in providing rights and services to crime
victims over the past two decades, large segments of our population, including
crime victims who are elderly, young, disabled or living in rural areas, are still
underserved;
Whereas, a coalition of organizations has emerged to directly confront this crisis
Law enforcement officials, those involved with shelters and hotline services,
health care providers, the clergy and other concerned citizens are helping in the
effort to end domestic violence. We must recognize the compassion and
dedication of these volunteers and professionals, applaud their efforts and
increase public understanding of the difficult problem; and
Therefore, Be It Resolved that the City of Iowa City does proclaim the month
of October 2002 as
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
and urges all citizens to observe this month by becoming aware of the tragedy of
domestic violence, supporting victims and those who are working toward its end; and
Be it further resolved, that the Elected Officials of Iowa City reaffirms a
commitment to respect and enforce victims' rights and address their needs
throughout 2003.
__Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
, of October, 2002.
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City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, home should be a place of warmth, unconditional and
and for most of us, home and family can indeed b~ among our
tgs. Tragically, for many Americans, blessings that are
7 violence and fear; and
Whereas, 's more than the occasional dispute. According to
the Crime Victimization Survey Intimate Partner Violence,
876,340 were victimized by 1998; and
Whereas, despite progress in pro rights and services to crime
victims over the two decades, large of our population, including
crime victims who young, or living in rural areas, are still
underserved;
Whereas, a coalition emerged to directly confront this crisis
Law enforcement officials, with shelters and hotline services,
health care providers, the ' concerned citizens are helping in the
effort to end domestic We must recognize the compassion and
dedication of these applaud their efforts and
increase and
Therefore, Be It Res the Cit3 ~Iowa City does proclaim the month
of October 2002 as
Awareness Month
and urges all cities to observe this month by becoming aware of the tragedy of
domestic violence/supporting victims and those who are working toward its end; and
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Be ~t further resolved, that the Elected O,fficials of Iowa City reaffirms a
comn~tment to respect and enforce victims rights and address their needs
thro/fighout 2003.
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Mayor
Iowa City, Iowa,
~ of October, 2002.
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, the ~bility to communicate clearly is a vital skill that can
overcome barriers to effective performance, and
Whereas, Ralph Smedley founded the first Toastmasters Club in California
in 1924, and
Whereas, Toastmasters Intemational performs a valuable service to its
members by helping them to develop their communication skills, and
Whereas, Toastmasters' Clubs hold regular meetings in Iowa City, and
Whereas, Toastmasters' members in business, schools, communities and
organizations are dedicated to helping people from all walks of life
improve their communications and leadership skills.
Now, therefore, I, Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, do
hereby proclaim the 20th day of October, 2002 as
Founder's Day
in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 8th day of October, 2002.
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of Iowa City
Whereas, the ability to clearly is a skill that can
overcome barriers performance, and
Whereas, Ralph the first California
in 1924, and
Whereas, Toastmasters a valuable service to its
members by helping skills, and
Whereas, Toastmasters' Clubs hold re meetings in Iowa City, and
Whereas, Toastmasters' members schools, communities and
organizations are dedicated to from all walks of life
improve their communications ~ skills.
Now, therefore, i, Ernest W, 'the City of Iowa City, do
hereby proclaim the 20th ' of October, 2002
in Iowa City, Iowa. ~
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