HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-04-24 Proclamation�I 5
CHIC CENTER 410 E VASMIhGTCN ST.
Io'!!A CITY, IDYJA 57748
319-354-1800
RAYS WCUS. CITY MATIAGEH
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J PATRICK WHITE
- P R 0 C L A b 1 A T 10 N
WHEREAS, we especially recognize on Arbor Day that trees are
essential to man's well-being and that the quality of his environ-
ment can be most humanized by the use of more trees in the land-
scape;and
WHEREAS, Arbor Day.activities provide new awareness to the
importance of planting trees for beauty, for shade, for conserva-
tion,;and for many other purposes beneficial to the environment,
..
and,
WHEREAS, it is hoped that the future will 'see the creation,
of: more natural environment with the use of trees so that a more
totally good. living experience can be accomplished throughout our
cities, towns, and countryside, and
WHEREAS, the observance of Arbor bay and Arbor Meek has long
been characterized by the planting and preservation of trees and
shrubs in an endeavor to beautify and protect our public and private
lands, to prevent erosion and aid in the conservation of soil and
water.
NOW, THEREFORE, as Mayon o6 Iowa City, Iowa, I heneby paoc.i!aim
.the week o6'Apni.k' 25 .to 29, 1973, and F/Liday, Aph.C.0 27, 1973, az
ARBOR WEEK AND ARBOR DAY aupec.tive.Cy, and I hereby urge aZZ c.i.t.izenz
.to be mind6uZ o6 .the .impo&tanee o6 .th.ie day .to .the k.i6e o6 oux
community, and I unge att c.i.t.izenb to pan.t.i.c.ipa.te .in tinee pkan.t.ing
pxojecze'duxing ARBOR WEEK, and eepec:iaPky on ARBOR DAY, APRIL 27:
I i ter.
Rayon o6 Iowa City
Dated at Iowa City, Iowa
.th.i6 24th day o6 ApxiZ, 1973.
WHEREAS, crime and its effect upon the lives and property of our
citizens continues undiminished, despite efforts by
government, citizens' organizations and many individuals,
and
WHEREAS, the ,problems of crime touch and affect all segments of
our society undermining and eroding the moral and
economic strength of our communities and their citizens,
and
- WHEREAS, there is still a reluctance on the part of many citizens
to involve themselves in actions to insure the protection,
rights and well-being of their fellow citizens, and
WHEREAS, Optimist clubs and their members continue to sponsor and
support programs aimed at combatting crime and disrespect
for law through year-round efforts.
THEREFORE, as Mayon ob Iowa City, Iowa, I paoc.Zax.m .the week
ob May ) .to 1, 1973, az RESPECT FOR LAW WEEK, and aea
aZ.Z citizene to join with .the Opti)nibtid x.n caah.ying the
message o$ neapee.t 5oa .Zaw .to others citi,zenz, and
exea.eiiae" aeapona.LbZe cit.izenahip.
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Dated at Iowa City, Iowa
.this 24th day o4 ApaiZ, 1973.