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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-03-10 ProclamationCity of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, Special Olympians have a strong desire to compete and win; and Whereas, Special Olympians know that bravery is measured in setting goals and attempting to reach them; and Whereas, Special Olympians recognize the joy, pride and self-worth, humility and disappointment, inherent in organized competition; and Whereas, Special Olympians appreciate the benefits that healthy competition and physical activity can bring; and Whereas, Special Olympians give the entire community a chance to gather and share in their spirit of accomplishment; NOW, therefore, I, Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim the month of March 2009 to be Special Olympics Month in the City of Iowa City and urge all citizens to commend and support the activities of the Special Olympics. ~' Mayor Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 10th day of March, 2009 City of Iowa City d PROCLAMATION Whereas, Special Olympians have a strong desire to compete and win; and Whereas, Special Olympians know that br very is measured in setting goals anil attempting to reach them; and Whereas, Spe 'al Olympians recognize he joy, pride and self-worth, humility and 'appointment, inhere in organized competition; and Whereas, Special O mpians app eciate the benefits that healthy competition and phys al activity an bring; and Whereas, Special Olympians v the entire community a chance to gather and share in their spirit of ac omplishment; NOW, therefore, I, Regeni D. Ba ey, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclai the mont of March 2009 to be Special~OlympiDc Month in the City of Iowa City and urge all citizens to c~Qmmend and support the activities of the Special lympics. Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 10th day of March, 2009 City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, the Meals on Wheels program of Elder Services, Inc. has been providing hot meals and friendly faces to homebound senior citizens of the greater Iowa City area for over eight years; and Whereas, Meals on Wheels relies on volunteer drivers to deliver hearty and nutritious meals seven days a week for over 180 clients; and Whereas, it is projected that Johnson County will have 9,511 persons 65+ by 2010, and thus the vital services provided by Meals on Wheels will be increasingly in demand; and Whereas, the Meals on Wheels program is joining the 2009 March for Meals campaign of the Meals on Wheels Association of America in an effort to increase public awareness, recruit new volunteers and increase funding; and Whereas, the centerpiece of the month long campaign is the Mayors for Meals Day on March 18, where mayors and elected officials show their support for Meals on Wheels by delivering meals to seniors. NOW, Therefore, I, Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim March 18, 2009 to be Meals on Wheels Day in Iowa City and applaud and embrace the important work of Meals on Wheels of Elder Services, Inc. and the spirit of generosity and volunteerism that makes its mission possible. ~ Signed in Iowa City, Iowa this 10`h day of March, 201 City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION 1 Whereas, the Meals on Wheels program of Elder Services, Inc. has been providi hot meals and friendly faces homebound senior citizens of the greater Io a City area for over eight ye s; and Whereas, Mea on Wheels relies on olunteer drivers to deliver hearty and nutritious meal seven days a week f r over 180 clients; and Whereas, it is project d that Johns n County will have 9,511 persons 65+ by 2010, and thus the ital servi es provided by Meals on Wheels will be increasingly in deman ,and Whereas, the Meals on Whe s program is joining the 2009 March for Meals campaign of the Meals o heels Association of America in an effort to increase public awareness rec it new volunteers and increase funding; and Whereas, the centerpiece f the mo h long campaign is the Mayors for Meals Day on March 18, w re mayors a elected officials show their support for Meals on Wheels by elivering meal to seniors. NOW, Therefore, , Regenia D. Bail y, Mayor of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim arch 18, 2009 to be eals on Whee in Iowa City and pplaud and embrace the important Elder Services, nc. and the spirit of generosity and mission possib Mayor Day k of Meals on Wheels of unteerism that makes its Signed in Iowa City, Iowa. this 10`" day of March, 20f Page 1 of 1 Marian Karr From: Elizabeth Wallace [ewallace@elderservicesiowa.com) Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 12:26 PM To: Council Subject: Mayors for Meals Day Dear Iowa City Council: As a Council Members of Iowa City, you are in an excellent position to assist our Meals on Wheels program in addressing a serious problem currently plaguing our community and communities across the United States. Senior citizens are struggling with rising food costs and the poor economy, and the vital services we provide are in increasing demand. Meals on Wheels and Elder Services, Inc. participate in the National "March for Meals" campaign. This is an annual campaign intended to generate public awareness, recruit new volunteers, and increase local fundraising. We are continuing planning "March for Meals" and hope to include the component called "Mayors for Meals." "Mayors for Meals" Day will be March 18, 2009. On this day American mayors across the country will show their support for the Meals on Wheels program in their city by delivering meals to seniors. In March 2008, the Mayors for Meals campaign was a major success. Over 1,000 mayors across the country delivered meals on Mayors for Meals Day. Regrettably, Mayor Bailey will be unable to join us. She has encouraged us to invite you to participate as you are a recognizable and strong voice in our community. You can help Meals on Wheels gain much-needed visibility by participating in "Mayors for Meals" Day and delivering meals on March 18, 2009. If you are interested in joining "Mayors for Meals" Day, please contact me at your earliest convenience. I would be delighted to answer any questions that you may have and can be reached at (319) 356-5213. You may also email me at ewallace(a~elderservicesiowa.com. Thank you for your serious consideration of our request and I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Elizabeth Wallace Elizabeth Wallace Meals on Wheels Coordinator 28 S. Linn Street, Iowa City IA 52240 319-356-5213