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CITY OF IOWA CITY
CIVIC 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, Iowa City is enhanced and beautified by the Iowa
River as it passes through the heart of the City,
and
WHEREAS, the Iowa River is the City's primary source of
drinking water as well as a vital recreational
resource, and
WHEREAS, the month of June 1985 has been proclaimed by
Governor Terry Branstad, in conjunction with
"National Rivers Month", as a time for all Iowans
to partake of the recreational opportunities pro-
vided along the State's rivers and to become
informed and involved in actions to assure the
River's continued presence and use,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, John McDonald, Mayor of the City of Iowa
City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim the month of June
1985 as IOWA RIVER MONTH and urge all citizens to
actively pursue the preservation and protection of
the Iowa River and its banks.
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 4th day of June 1985.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
CIVIC 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, June 1985 has been proclaimed as Iowa River Month --
a time of celebration and concern for this important
natural feature in our community, and
WHEREAS, Project GREEN has secured for our community a vision
of the Iowa River as a unique resource in history,
natural beauty and recreation, and
WHEREAS, the persistent work of Project GREEN has resulted in
beautification projects, preservation of natural
features and vistas, and the development and enhance-
ment of walkways along the Iowa River,
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Iowa City and Iowa City Riverfront
Commission officially recognize and honor Project GREEN
for its major contributions in maintaining and improving
riverfront areas for our community's enjoyment and
appreciation.
-ohn McDonald Ma or
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 4th day of June 1985.