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CITY
CIVIC CENTER
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410 E. WASHINGTON ST
IOWA
IOWA Cf1Y, IOWA 52240
P R O C L A M A T I O N
CITY
(319) 356-5000
WHEREAS; August National2Civil Rightshas 6een Day inctheed the Unitedfirst States',nual
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WHEREAS, on August 12, 1986, all America will pause to honor and
pay respect to the thousands of individuals of all
races - black, white, brown, red and yellow - and of
all creeds, religions, nationalities who have and are
contributing so much in order that we all might be
"...free at last", and
WHEREAS, we must always be reminded that the struggle for
equality and justice is not finished in America, and
there is yet much left for each of us to do, and
WHEREAS, on August 12, 1986, at 12:00 noon, all Americans are
being asked to pause for a moment of silent tribute
to the fallen heroes of the struggle, church bells
will toll eleven times as a reminder to us that the
hour is lite—and we have not yet reached our goal
of Liberty, Equality and Justice for All,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, William J. Ambrisco, Mayor of the City of
Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim August 12, 1986,
as CIVIL RIGHTS DAY in Iowa City and urge all citizens
of our city to join in the national effort to increase
our awareness of the efforts yet to be made to attain
equality for all.
MAY
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 29th day of July 1986.
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