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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-04-14 ProclamationCity of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, the Architectural Professionals in Iowa strive to protect the public's health, safety, and well being, and the Architecture of Iowa is nationally-known for its quality of design; and Whereas, the Architecture of Iowa reflects, promotes, and celebrates the cultural heritage and values of the state; and Whereas, the profession of Architecture in Iowa is working to build a better future for the. state through well-planned, well-designed buildings and communities that embrace principles of livability and sustainability; and Whereas, the American Institute of Architects, Iowa Chapter, is committed to the State of Iowa and the sustainability of our environment across the state by developing and promoting the means to reach at least a 50% carbon emission reduction by 2010 in new buildings and carbon neutral buildings by 2030, and engaging Iowa communities in creating healthier, safer, and more dynamic places to live, work and play. NOW, therefore, I, Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim the month of Apri12008, to be Architecture Month in the City of Iowa City, in celebration of the contributions of Architects and in recognition of the American Institute of Architects. Signed in lows City, Iowa, this 14`h day of April, 2008. Marian Karr, City Clerk Mayor and Council City of Iowa City 410 E Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 RE: Proclamation of Architecture Month, April 2008 Dear Mayor and Council The American Institute of Architects is requesting your support of a proclamation to declare April "Architecture Month in Iowa City". The purpose of this proclamation is to help recognize the value of the built environment in our lives and note the contribution of architects in support of the health, safety, and well being of the public. Of particular note is the continuing effort to improve the design and construction of buildings to achieve a positive affect on our environment. The American Institute of Architects, Iowa Chapter, is committed to the State of Iowa and the sustainability of our environment across the state by developing and promoting the means to reach at least a 50% carbon emission reduction by 2010 in new buildings and carbon neutral buildings by 2030, and engaging Iowa communities in creating healthier, safer, and more dynamic places to live, work and play. We ask that the council adopt this proclamation at an upcoming public meeting. Please find enclosed a copy of the proposed proclamation. Thank you for considering this proclamation Sincerely, ,~,~---- G'~/ Q v William T Downing AIA --r, ~~" ~ j _. ,~ ;~ --~ ~ ~ ____ 411 S Summit Street ~` ~-- T' ~~' ~ '~ lowa City, IA 52240 '- ~' ,_-; ~ . ~` ,'-~ _ _ ~~ ~ tv w /% ~' i City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, the Architectural Professionals in Iowa strive to protect the public's health, saf ty, and well being, and the Architecture of Iowa is nationally-known for its ality of design; and Whereas, the rchitecture of Iowa reflects, promotes, and celebrates the cultural heritage nd values of the state; and Whereas, the profe ion of Architecture in Io a is working to build a better future for the state t rough well-planned, we -designed buildings and communities that embrace pr' ciples of livability a d sustainability; and !, ~I Whereas, the American I titute of Arch' ects, Iowa Chapter, is committed to the ~ State of Iowa and th sustainabi 'ty of our environment across the state by i developing and promot' g the ans to reach at least a 50% carbon emission reduction by 2010 in ne build' gs and carbon neutral buildings by 2030, and engaging Iowa communiti s ' creating healthier, safer, and more dynamic places to live, work and play. NOW, therefore, I, Regenia B iley, ayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim the mon of Apr 2008, to be ', Arch'tectur Month in the City of Iowa City, in celebration of the ntributions of Architects and in recognition of the American I titute of Architects. ', !, Mayor Signed in Iowa~ity, Iowa, this 14`" day of April, 2008. City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, the coming of Spring produces a renewal of interest in tree planting for beauty, shade, conservation, and many other purposes beneficial to all people, and Whereas, the observation of Arbor Day has long been characterized by the planting and preservation of trees, and Whereas, we hope that the future will see the creation of a better environment through the use of trees throughout our cities, towns and countryside, and Whereas, trees in. Iowa City beautify our community, increase property values, and enhance the economic vitality of business areas, NOW, therefore, I, Regenia Bailey, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim Friday, Apri125, 2008, to be ARBOR DAY in Iowa City, and I hereby urge all citizens to participate in tree planting and preservation projects throughout the year. .~ Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 14~' day of April, 2008. ~'` City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, beauty, coming of Spring produces a renewal of interes in tree planting for fie, conservation, and many other purposes ben icial to all people, and Whereas, the obse vation of Arbor Day has long been and preservation o trees, and Whereas, we hope that a future will see the through the use of trees t ughout our cities, t~ Whereas, trees in Iowa City bea ify our enhance the economic vitality o usine NOW, therefore, I, Regenia Bailey, hereby proclaim Friday, Apri125, 2C in Iowa City, and I hereby urge all projects throughout the year. ~ by the planting pion of a better environment and countryside, and increase property values, and ~or of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do to be R DAY to participate tree planting and preservation Signed~in Iowa Ci ,Iowa, this 14 day of Apri 2008. City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, 47 million Americans -including 9 million children - do not have health coverage; and Whereas, more than eight out of ten people who are uninsured are in working families; and Whereas, uninsured people live sicker and die younger because minor illnesses often become major ones because care is delayed; and Whereas, we recognize the urgency of seeking solutions to one of America's greatest problems. NOW, therefore, I, Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim Apri127-May 3, 2008, to be Cover the Uninsured Week Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 14th day of April, 2008. City of Iowa City PROCLA ~ ATION Whereas, 47 millio Americans - includi 9 million children - do not have health coverage; an Whereas, more than ei tout of ten people who are uninsured are in working families; and Whereas, uninsured people li sick r and die younger because minor illnesses often become major ones bec us care is delayed; and Whereas, we recognize the urge c of seeking solutions to one of America's greatest problems. I NOWT therefore, I, Rege is D. Bail ,Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim ri127-May 3, 2008, to be Covkr the Uninsured Week Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 14`h day of April, 2008. City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the National Animal Control Association has designated the second week of April each year as Animal Control Off cer Appreciation Week, and WHEREAS, the various Federal, State, and Local Government Officials throughout the Country take this time to recognize, thank, and commend all Animal Control Officers for the dedicated service they provide to the citizens, various Public Safety, Public Service Agencies, and departments throughout the country, and WHEREAS, the Iowa City City Council recognizes and commends the Iowa City Animal Service Officers for the outstanding service they provide on a daily basis to the citizens of the City and to the various Public Safety, Public Service Agencies, and departments, and WHEREAS, the Iowa City City Council wishes to commend each and every Animal Service Officer for their service, which is in keeping with the long and distinguished tradition of the Animal Care and Control Profession. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Regenia Bailey, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim the week of April 13-19, 2008 as ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS APPRECIATION WEEK and respectfully asks all citizens, Public Safety, Health, and Public Service Personnel alike to join- in expressing their sincere thanks, gratitude, and appreciation for the many long hours of outstanding service and quality performance these outstanding individuals provide throughout the year to assure the safety and welfare of all. -::,,. E 1 s at~i~eu ~i~ wrvu ~.uy, tvrvu, this 14`h day of April, 2008 - 4- ~, Cit of Iowa Cit ~` . Y Y PROCLAMATION WHER AS, the National Animal Control Association has designated the second eek of April each year as Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week, a d WHEREA ,the various Federal, State, throughout e Country take this time to rf Animal Con of Officers for the dedica citizens, vario Public Safety, Public Se throughout the c untry, and / d Local Government Officials >gnize, thank, and commend all 1 service they provide to the ice Agencies, and departments WHEREAS, the wa City City Cou cil recognizes and commends the Iowa City Animal S vice Officers for the outstanding service they provide on a daily basis to the itizens of the City and to the various Public Safety, Public Service Agencies, and depart ents, and WHEREAS, the Iowa City ity ouncil wishes to commend each and every Animal Service Officer fort ei service, which is in keeping with the long and distinguished tradition oft e Animal Care and Control Profession. NOW, THEREFORE, I, gem Bailey, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim t e week f April 13-19, 2008 as ~lL CONTROL OFFICERS PRECIATI~]N WEEK MAYOR assure the safe and welfare of all. and respectfully a s all citizens, Public Safe ,Health, and Public Service Personnel alike t join in expressing their si ere thanks, gratitude, and appreciation for the many long hours of outstan 'ng service and quality performance th se outstanding individuals provide t oughout the year to Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 14`h day of April, 2008 City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, there are millions of Americans now living with Alzheimer's disease and someone new is added to those ranks every 71 seconds; and WHEREAS, Alzheimer's is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States; and WHEREAS, it is important that the people of Iowa City know that 10 million baby boomers will develop Alzheimer's in the United States; WHEREAS, researchers are close to developing accurate ways to diagnose Alzheimer's and to treat the disease; and WHEREAS, the Alzheimer's Association is here today, encouraging Iowa City residents to sign up on alz.org with a new campaign that challenges 5 million American's -one for every person currently living with the disease - to learn about Alzheimer's and join the fight against this devastating disease; and WHEREAS, it is appropriate that a week be set aside to encourage residents to take steps to ACT now to end Alzheimer's, OPEN their minds to learn the facts about Alzheimer's, VOICE their support and become and advocate and MOVE the Alzheimer's Association's cause forward. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Regenia Bailey, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim the week of May 5, 2008 to be Alzheimer's Action and Awareness Week 1 this 14'h day of April, 2008 i ~ ~, ~,~ . ~ City of Iowa City ~~ PROCLAMATION j WHEREAS, there are millions of Americans now living with Alzheimer's ~ disease ands meone new is added to those ranks every 71 seconds; and ~' i WHEREAS, Alzheimer's is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States; nd i WHEREAS, it i important that the p ople of Iowa City know that 10 million baby boom swill develop Alzh mer's in the United States; j WHEREAS, research s are close to d veloping accurate ways to diagnose Alzheimer's and to treat a disease; an i WHEREAS, the Alzheime 's Assoc'ation is here today, encouraging Iowa City residents to sign up on a .org ith a new campaign that challenges 5 i million American's -one fore person currently living with the disease - to learn about Alzheimer's a join the fight against this devastating disease; and WHEREAS, it is appropriat that a we k be set aside to encourage residents to take steps to ACT now to end Alzhei r's, OPEN their minds to learn the facts about Alzheimer's, V ICE their sup rt and become and advocate and MOVE the Alzheimer's ssociation's cause orward. NOW, THEREFORE I, Regenia Bailey, Ma or of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby procl m the week of Apri121 St, 008 to be Alzheimer's Action and Awareness Week Mayor Signed in Iowa City, Iowa this 14'" day of April, 2008 City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, the City High Girls' Basketball Team experienced great success during the 2007-2008 season, and Whereas, on March 1, 2008, the team was able to bring home the Girls' State Basketball Title; and Whereas, the coaches and staff deserve the support and recognition of this community for their hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship, and Whereas, the City Council wishes to recognize the girls'. basketball team and coaches for their outstanding efforts and accomplishments during the past season. NOW, Therefore I, Regenia Bailey, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim April,l4, 2008 to be CITY HIGH GIRLS BASKETBALL RECOGNITION DAY in Iowa City and urge all citizens to congratulate these young citizens who have worked so hard to earn the distinction of being the best in the State. -~ Mayor Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 14`" day of April, 2008 ji _ 3f ;. L ~ ~ ~ ~ `` ~ Cit of Iowa Cat y y PROCLAMATION ,, WhereaS,..the City High Girls' Basketball Team experienced great success during the i 2007-2008 se son, and Whereas, o March 1, 2008, the team was able to bring home the Girls' State Basketball Title; a d Whereas, the co ches and staff de erve the support and recognition of this i community for their har work, dedication, and sportsmanship, and i j Whereas, the City Coun it wishes to ecognize the girls' basketball team and coaches for their outstanding efforts a accomp shments during the past season. i NOW, Therefore I, Regen B iley, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim April 14, 2008 to i CITY HIGH I LS BASKETBALL REC GN ION DAY ', in Iowa City and urge all citi ns to congratul e these young citizens who have worked so hard to earn the distinctio of being the best i the State. I Mayor I Signed ' Iowa City, Iowa, this 14`" ay of April, 2008 ,, --~ ) ~~J City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, the City High Boys' Basketball Team experienced great success during the 2007-2008 season, and Whereas, on March 8, 2008, the team was able to bring home the Boys' State Basketball Title; and Whereas, the coaches and staff deserve the support and recognition of this community for their hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship, and Whereas, the City Council wishes to recognize the boys' basketball team and coaches for their outstanding efforts and accomplishments during the past season. NOW, Therefore I, Regenia Bailey, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim Apri1,14, 2008 to be CITY HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL RECOGNITION DAY in Iowa City and urge all citizens to congratulate these young citizens who have worked so hard to earn the distinction of being the best in the State. Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 14`" day of April, 2008 (r ... ~; . / /, i ~: ~~ Cit of Iowa Cit y y ~~ PROCLAMATION 3 '' `\ Whereas, the City High Boys' Basketball Team experienced great success during the 2007-2008 season, and Whereas, on arch 8, 2008, the team w able to bring home the Boys' State Basketball Title; and Whereas, the coa hes and staff deserv the support and recognition of this community for their har work, dedication, an sportsmanship, and i Whereas, the City Coun '1 wishes to re gnize the boys' basketball team and coaches for their outstanding efforts an accomplis ments during the past season. NOW, Therefore I, Regem Bai y, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim April 14, 2008 to b CITY HIGH S BASKETBALL RE C NI ION DAY in Iowa City and urge all citiz s to congratulate hese young citizens who have worked so hard to earn the distinction f being the best in th State.