HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-06-18 ProclamationF
CITY
OF IOWA CITY
CNIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-50JJ
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, individual and organized forms of recreation and constructive
use of free leisure time have assumed growing importance in
the lives of all Americans; and
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City parks and recreation programs offer a
variety of activities and opportunities which stimulate
personal accomplishment, enrich lifestyles and family unity,
and enhance community well being; and
WHEREAS, the use and enjoyment of park and recreation programs and
facilities should be open to all populations of Iowa City; and
WHEREAS, July has been designated as National Recreation and Parks
Month, which includes: "Life, Be In It Week" July 1-7;
"Therapeutic Recreation Week" July 8-14; "Great Outdoors Week"
July 15-21; and "Health and Fitness Week" July 22-31; and
WHEREAS, National Recreation and Parks Month and the "Life, Be In It"
program promote a positive approach to life in general through
the encouragement of citizen involvement in community park and
recreation opportunities.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, John McDonald, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
do hereby proclaim the month of July, 1985, as Recreation and
Parks Month, and I urge residents to visit their local parks
and to take part in the variety of year-round recreation programs.
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 18th day of June 1955.