HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-10-06 ProclamationCity of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, the City of Iowa City recognizes the rights of our citizens who are blind
or otherwise disabled to the equality, opportunity, independence, and freedom
enjoyed by all of our citizens; and
Whereas, we also support our citizens who are blind in their pursuit of social and
economic independence, as well as full participation in the life of our community;
and
Whereas, we understand that, in order to pursue these goals, our citizens who are
blind must have the freedom to travel about the community safely and
independently; and
Whereas, we recognize that these rights, symbolized by the long white cane, have
been protected through legislation passed on the local, state, and federal levels,
particularly Chapter 216C of the Code of Iowa,. which is also known as the White
Cane law.
NOW, therefore, I, Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa do
hereby proclaim October 15, 2008 to be
White Cane Safety Day
and call upon the people of Iowa City to recognize and respect the rights of our blind
citizens and to observe the law applicable to their access to our streets, highways,
public employment, and public facilities.
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa
this 6th day of October, 2008
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, mental illness is a disease that does not discriminate affecting all ages,
genders, races, and economic levels; and
Whereas, the stigma surrounding mental illness is a major barrier to care; and
Whereas, the Community Mental Health Center for Mid-Eastern Iowa is dedicated
to improving lives through high quality, accessible mental health services and to
promoting awareness of mental health issues in the community; and
Whereas, the Community Mental Health Center for Mid-Eastern Iowa is celebrating
its 40`" anniversary providing mental health service to our community; and
Whereas, the week of October 5, 2008 is National Mental Illness Awareness Week;
NOW, therefore, I, Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa do
hereby proclaim the month of October 2008 to be
Community Mental Health Month
in the City of Iowa City, in celebration of the 40 years the Community Mental Health
Center for Mid-Eastern Iowa has been treating mental illness and improving lives and
quality of life for our entire community.
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa
this 6`h day of October, 2008