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City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, Iowa City is proud to join the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce in
support of Buy Here by shopping locally; and
Whereas, by "Buying Here," Iowa City residents and businesses keep dollars
recirculating in the community. According to Iowa State University Professor of
Economics Dave Swenson, "if all Johnson County businesses shifted 5°Io of what
they currently spend outside Johnson County back to our communities, this would
result in an additional $95 million to our local economy."; and
Whereas, by "Buying Here," we will dramatically reduce the greenhouse gases of
transporting goods across our globe; and
Whereas, by "Buying Here," we invest in our community. Local businesses pay
taxes, employ our neighbors and donate to local charities; and
Whereas, we embrace what makes Iowa City a great place to live and do business
and want to support our local economy.
Now, therefore, I, Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do
hereby proclaim Apri123, 2009 as
"BUY HERE DAY"
in Iowa City, and urge all citizens to join in buying locally today.
day of April, 2009.
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City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, Iowa City is proud ` o join the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce in
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support of Buy Here by shoping locally; and '
Whereas, by "Buying Here,"
recirculating in the communi~
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they currently spend outside J
result in an additional $95 mil
Ewa City residents and businesses keep dollars
. According to Iowa Stale University Professor of
all Johnson County businesses shifted 5% of what
son County back to,,our communities, this would
o to our local econglmy."; and
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transporting goods across our globe,, and ,F'
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Whereas, by "Buying Here," we inve~t '' our community. Local businesses pay
taxes, employ our neighbors and don~o local charities; and
Whereas, we embrace what makes
and want to support our local e~
Now, therefore, I, Regeni~`b. Bailey,
hereby proclaim Apri123 2009 as
a great place to live and do business
of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do
UY HERE I~AY"
in Iowa City, and urg~all citizens to join in buying local
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Signedhn I wa City, Iowa,
this 20 day f April, 2009.
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 D. Bailey, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do
hereby proclaim Friday, Apri124, 2009, to be
ARBOR DAY
in Iowa City, and I hereby urge all citizens to participate in tree planting and preservation
projects throughout the year.
Sited in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 20'x' day of April, 2009.
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ity of Iowa City
PR CLAMATION
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Whereas, the coming of Spring p oduces a renewal of interest in tree planting for
beauty, shade, conservation, and any other purposes beneficial to all people, and
Whereas, the observation of Arbor Da has long been chara erized by the planting
and preservation of trees, and
Whereas, we hope that the future will ee the cr tion of a better environment
through the use of trees throughout our c ties, to ns and countryside, and
Whereas, trees in Iowa City beautify our co unity, increase property values, and
enhance the economic vitality of busine a as,
NOW, therefore, I, Regenia D. Ba' y, Mayo of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do
hereby proclaim Friday, Apri12 , 2009, to be
OR DA
in Iowa City, and I hereby rge all citizens to participate in ree planting and preservation
projects throughout they ar.
Mayor
Signed~in Iowa rty, Iowa,
this 20 day of ril, 2009.
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City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, Irving B. Weber was a lifelong resident of Iowa City, Iowa, from
December 19,1900 to March 16,1997; and
Whereas, Irving Weber for many years shared his memories and love for Iowa
City and its history with his fellow Iowa Citians; and
Whereas, the Iowa City Host Noon Lions Club, of which Mr. Weber was a
member, has published eight books of Mr. Weber's which set forth an invaluable
history of Iowa City; and
Whereas, on December 12, 1989, in demonstration of the community's
appreciation for the historical legacy which Mr. Weber furnished for us, the Iowa
City City Council bestowed upon Irving B. Weber the title of Official Historian of
Iowa City; and
Whereas, it is only fitting that the Iowa City community continue to honor Irving
Weber's legacy and highlight Iowa City's history with an annual community event;
Now, therefore, I, Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do
hereby proclaim
Irving B. Weber Days
throughout the month of May, 2009, in Iowa City and encourage all to continue Irving
Weber's legacy by taking part in the historical and cultural programs highlighting
Iowa City's rich heritage.
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 20th day of April, 2009.
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, Irving s.
December 19,1900 to A
r was a lifelong resident of Iowa
6,1997; and
Whereas, Irving Weber for any years shared his
City and its history with his fello Iowa Citians; and
,Iowa, from
and love for Iowa
Whereas, the Iowa City Host oon Lions Club, of w ich Mr. Weber was a
member, has published eight books f Mr. Weber's wh' h set forth an invaluable
history of Iowa City; and
Whereas, on December 12, 1989, in dem stration of the community's
appreciation for the historical legacy wh ch Mr. eber furnished for us, the Iowa
City City Council bestowed upon Irving . W er the title of Official Historian of
Iowa City; and
Whereas, it is only fitting that the Iow C y community continue to honor Irving
Weber's legacy and highlight Iowa City' histo y with an annual community event;
NOW, therefore, I, Regenia D. ailey, May r of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do
hereby proclaim
Irv' g B. Webe Days
throughout the month of y, 2009, in Iowa City and ncourage all to continue Irving
Weber's legacy by taking art in the historical and cult ral programs highlighting
Iowa City's rich heritag .
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 20th day of April, 2009.
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