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CITY OF IOWA CITY
CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHNGTON ST. IOWA CV, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5000
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, public works services provided in our community
are an integral part of our citizens' everyday
lives, and
WHEREAS, the support of an understanding and informed citi-
zenry is vital to the efficient operation of public
works systems and programs such as water, sewers,
streets and highways, solid waste collection, and
snow removal, and
/ WHEREAS, the health, safety, and comfort of this community
greatly depend on these facilities and services,
and
WHEREAS, the quality and effectiveness of these facilities,
as well as their planning, design, and construction
are vitally dependent upon the efforts and skill
of public works officials, and
WHEREAS, the efficiency of the qualified and dedicated person-
nel who staff our Public Works Department is materially
influenced by the people's attitude and understanding
of the importance of the work they perform,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, William J. Ambrisco, Mayor of the City of
Iowa City, Iowa do hereby proclaim May 18 - 24, 1986,
as PUBLIC WORKS WEEK in Iowa City, and call upon all
citizens and civic organizations to acquaint them-
selves with the problems involved in providing our
public works and to recognize the contributions that
public works officials make every day to our health,
safety, and comfort.
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 20th day of May 1986
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
CN/IC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5000
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, Iowa City's existing industries are a very
important segment of economic development, and
WHEREAS, these industries merit our very special appre-
ciation and awareness for their contributions
toward our continued economic growth and pros-
perity, and
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Iowa has designated
the week of May 1 8 - 24 as "Iowa Industry Recog-
nition Week" urging all Iowans to join in saluting
the role of industry in Iowa's continued growth,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, William J. Ambrisco, Mayor of the City
of Iowa City, Iowa, do proclaim the week of May
18 - 24, 1986, as INDUSTRY RECOGNITION WEEK in
Iowa City and encourage all citizens to take this
opportunity to recognize industries in our com-
munity for their contributions to Iowa City's
economy and quality of life, both as employers
and good neighbors.
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 20th day of May 1986.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
CHIC CENTER 410 E. WASHNGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-50Cp
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, the National Institute on Drug Abuse is working
with Optimist Clubs International to develop a
drug and alcohol prevention program throughout
the United States, and
WHEREAS, over a two-year period, local Optimist Clubs will
be working with schools to help start and main-
tain "Just Say No" Clubs, and
WHEREAS, the "Just Say No" movement will help our country
become a place where young people will feel good
about saying "NO" to drugs and leading healthy,
drug-free lives, and
WHEREAS, a major event in the "Just Say No" movement will
take place on May 22, 1986, when concerned people
all over the country will participate in a nation-
wide walk against drugs, and
WHEREAS, this is an effort which should receive our whole-
hearted support in order to make our community
a drug-free and wholesome place in which our
young people may learn and develop,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, William J. Ambrisco, Mayor of the City
of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim May 22,
1986, as 'JUST SAY NO" DAY in Iowa City, and
encourage all citizens to give their support
to this effort.
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 20th day of May 1986.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
CMC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON Si. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319)356-500D
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, Governor Terry Branstad has proclaimed the month
of May 1986 as "Older Iowans' Month" in the State
of Iowa, and
WHEREAS, Iowa leads the nation in the percentage of its
population that are among the oldest of the old
with 601 persons living in the State over 100
years of age, and
WHEREAS, Iowa City wishes to join other Iowans in acknow-
ledging the guidance and contributions which our
older residents have given and continue to give,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, William J. Ambrisco, Mayor of the City
of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim the month
of May 1986 as OLDER IOWANS' MONTH in Iowa City,
and encourage all individuals, schools, religious
bodies, fraternal and civic groups to join with
public agencies in observing this month and rein-
forcing Iowa's appreciation of its older citizens.
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 20th day of May 1986.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
CMC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-500D
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, the month of May has been proclaimed as Older
Iowans Month, and communities across Iowa have
been encouraged to give special recognition to
older persons, and the role of senior centers
in serving them, and
WHEREAS, senior centers in Iowa affirm the dignity, self-
worth and independence of older persons by facili-
tating their decisions and actions; tapping their
experiences, skills and knowledge, and enabling
their continued contribution to the community,
and
WHEREAS, senior centers function as service delivery focal
points, helping older persons to help themselves
and each other in offering services or access to
community services as needed, and
WHEREAS, the Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center serves
as a visible commitment to our older citizens,
and
WHEREAS, organizations such as the Countil of Elders are
planning events to make this a memorable occasion
for older citizens in Iowa City,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, William J. Ambrisco, Mayor of the City
of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim the week of
May 19 - 23, 1986, as SENIOR CENTER WEEK in Iowa
City and ask residents to join in this time of
recognition of older citizens.
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 20th day of May 1986.
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