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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-05-06 ProclamationCITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5COD P R O C L A M A T I O N WHEREAS, the vocational rehabilitation of disabled and handicapped people is a mission worthy of the support of all citizens of Iowa City, and WHEREAS, such rehabilitation requires comprehensive pro- grams and services such as vocational assessment, counseling, guidance, job training and placement, conducted by professional staff, and WHEREAS, the need for vocational rehabilitation services continues to grow, and such services will have to come from local communities, and WHEREAS, Goodwill Industries of Southeast Iowa is celebrating 21 years of success in providing these essential services to disabled individuals in our community, and WHEREAS, May 4 - 10, 1986, has been set aside as Goodwill Industries Week throughout the country to recog- nize the contributions of Goodwill Industries to improve the quality of life for citizens with dis- abilities, NOW, THEREFORE, I, William J. Ambrisco, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim the week of May 4 - 10, 1986, as GOODWILL INDUSTRIES WEEK in Iowa City, and I urge all citizens to give their continued support and recognition to the efforts of this valuable organization. r PA'J. �. " . /� WIN Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 6th day of May 1986. 73 7 0i CITY OF IOWA CITY CHIC CENTER 410 E. WASHNGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5000 P R O C L A M A T I O N WHEREAS, May 11 - 11, 1986, has been designated National Hospital Week with the theme "Hospitals Make Healthy Neighbors", and WHEREAS, Mercy Hospital serves as the Iowa City health care provider and as a regional acute care hospital with wellness and health promotion services covering a lifetime continuum, and WHEREAS, Veterans' Administration Medical Center provides quality tertiary health care for veterans in east- ern Iowa and western Illinois through specialized clinical, educational and medical research programs, and WHEREAS, the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is a State resource for highly specialized patient care services and health professions training, and WHEREAS, these three institutions epitomize neighborliness in their readiness to serve the people of this part of the country and in their contribution to -our local economy, and WHEREAS, the community joins the nation in paying tribute to the special kind of neighbors we have in the dedicated staff members of the three hospitals as they provide high quality health care that helps us all lead health- ier lives, NOW, THEREFORE, I, William J. Ambrisco, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, hereby proclaim the week of May 11 - 17, 1986, as IOWA CITY HOSPITAL WEEK, and urge all citizens to give special recognition to our healthy neighbors - Mercy Hospital, Veterans' Administration Medical Center, and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 6th day of May 1986. y3 P r CITY OF IOWA CITY CMC CENTER 410 E. WASHNGTON Sf. IOWA CffY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5000 P R O C L A M A T I O N WHEREAS, May 4 - 10, 1986, has been designated by the Sunrise Optimist Club of Iowa City as Respect for Law Week, and WHEREAS, the Sunrise Optimist Club and other Optimist Clubs and their members continue to sponsor and participate in programs encouraging support of law enforcement and good citizenship, and WHEREAS, all citizens of Iowa City and Johnson County can be secure in the knowledge that their local law enforce - men t agencies are diligently working to ensure the protection of the rights of everyone, and WHEREAS, those citizens who value liberty recognize law en- forcement, the judiciary, prosecution, defense and correction as integral portions of the process of justice that contribute to our respect for law, NOW, THEREFORE, I, William J. Ambrisco, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim the week of May 4 - 10, 1986, as RESPECT FOR LAW WEEK in Iowa City and urge all citizens to give careful thought and attention to those officials and institutions that guard our personal freedoms and liberties through the application of and respect for the law of our City, State, and Nation. Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 6th day of May 1986. MAYOR \ 739 =1k, , CITY OF IOWA CN1C CENTER 4 CITY 10 E. WASHNGTON Sf. IOWA CITY. IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5000 P R O C L A M A T I O N WHEREAS, the office of Police Officer symbolizes public faith and trust, and WHEREAS, the role of Police Officer is to respect and protect the rights of all to liberty, equality, and justice, and i WHEREAS, the duties of the Police Officer are to serve the citizens, safeguard lives and property, and to be constantly mindful of the welfare of others, and I WHEREAS, while carrying out their duties, Police Officers i are often exposed to great hazards and life- threatening situations, and WHEREAS, Police Officers have given their lives in the performance of their duties, NOW, THEREFORE, I, William J. Ambrisco, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim the week of May 11 - 17, 1986, as POLICE WEEK and May 15, 1986 i as PEACE OFFICERS' MEMORIAL DAY in Iowa City, Iowa, and urge all citizens to use this occasion to show appreciation to the Iowa City Police Officers. i 0R. i Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 6th day of May 1986. 7410 3v CITY OF IOWA CITY CMC CENTER 410 E. WASHNGTON ST. IOWA ON, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-50M P R O C L A M A T I O N WHEREAS, May 11 - 17, 1986, has been proclaimed as National Nursing Home Week, and WHEREAS, the purpose of this week is to honor "life achievements" of the elderly of our community at the Iowa City Care Center and at all nursing i, homes throughout the United States, and WHEREAS, by this proclamation we wish to honor those "history makers" and their achievements and to express our gratitude for their contributions to our heritage, NOW, THEREFORE, I, William J. Ambrisco, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim the week of May 11 - 17, 1986, as NURSING HOME WEEK in Iowa City to honor the life achievements of our nursing home communities. I! �YOR i Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 6th day of May 1986. 701 CITY OF IOWA CITY CHIC CENTER 410 E. WASHNGTON ST. IOWA Cf1Y, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5030 P R O C L A M A T I O N WHEREAS, historic places contribute to the economic, social and cultural well-being of cities, towns and rural areas, and WHEREAS, twenty years have passed since passage of the National Historic Preservation Act which created the National Register of Historic Places as we know it today, and WHEREAS, historic places remind us, young and old, of the basic values like faith, family, hard work, neighborhood and freedom that make America great, and WHEREAS, National Historic Preservation Week 1986 provides a splendid opportunity for Americans of all ages to reflect on the contributions the past makes to today, and to take renewed pride in preserving our heritage for future generations, and WHEREAS, CELEBRATE HISTORIC PLACES - OUR PAST FOR OUR FUTURE is the theme for Preservation Week 1986, co-sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission, NOW, THEREFORE, I, William J. Ambrisco, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim May 11 - 17, 1986, as PRESERVATION WEEK in Iowa City and call upon all residents to recognize and participate in this special observance. /��AAYOR* Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 6th day of May 1986. 7�- _.J , r CITY OF IOWA CITY CNIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON Sr. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5000 P R O C L A M A T I O N WHEREAS, the Kodak Liberty Ride Festival is the largest recreational bicycling event and musical festival of its kind ever attempted in the United States and will bring the citizens of the City of Iowa City together with the citizens of more than 100 other cities nationwide in an event that will sup- port the restoration of the Statue of Liberty/ Ellis Island National Monument, one'of our greatest national symbols, and WHEREAS, the Kodak Liberty Ride Festival will bring nation- wide recognition to the City of Iowa City as its citizens join as many as 850,000 Americans in this significant, patriotic cause, and WHEREAS, the Kodak Liberty Ride Festival is a wholesome, fun - filled event for all ages, and families are the foundation of our City and our Nation, and WHEREAS, bicycle riding, an integral part of the Kodak Liberty Ride Festival, is a tremendously popular sport among more than 75 million citizens in our City and our Nation, and one which promotes healthy bodies and family togetherness, which are crucial to our future growth and prosperity as a nation, and WHEREAS, the month of May has been celebrated as American Bicycle Month for the past 30 years, NOW, THEREFORE, I, William J. Ambrisco, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim May 18, 1986, as KODAK LIBERTY RIDE FESTIVAL DAY" in the City of Iowa City. A;MJAYIOR Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 6th day of May 1986. 7�3 o, r 31 City of Iowa City State of Iowa 1986 KODAK LIBERTY RIDE FESTIVAL DAY, MAY 18. WHEREAS, The Kodak Liberty Ride Festival is the largest recreational bicycling event and musical festival of its kind ever attempted in the United States and will bring the citizens of the City of Iowa City together with the citizens of more than 100 other cities nationwide in an event that will support the restoration of The Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island National Monument, one of our great national symbols; and WHEREAS, The Kodak Liberty Ride Festival will bring nationwide recognition to the City of Iowa City as its citizens join as many as 850,000 Americans in this significant, patriotic cause; and WHEREAS, The Kodak Liberty Ride Festival is wholesome, fun -filled event for all ages, and families are the foundation of our City and our Nation; and WHEREAS, Bicycle riding, an integral part of the Kodak Liberty Ride Festival, is a tremendously popular sport among more than 75 million citizens in our City and our Nation, and one which promotes healthy bodies and family togetherness, which are crucial to our future growth and prosperity as a nation; and WHEREAS, The month of May has been celebrated.as American Bicycle Month for the past 30 years: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that by adoption of this resolution the Mayor joins with the City Council of Iowa City in proclaiming May 18, 1986, "KODAK LIBERTY RIDE FESTIVAL DAY". RESOLUTION BY I HEREBY CERTIFY That the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Council of the City of Iowa City at its meeting held _,2M,4 ,1986 .7'/. ! bi -Al