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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-02-18 Proclamation of Iowa City Whereas, tobacco smoke is the third leading of preventable death in and Whereas, 65,000 people die each year as a result g the smoke of others' cigarettes, Whereas, studies prove there is r safe environmental tobacco smoke; and Whereas, in March of 1999. cam Iowa City for a conference on lung cancer at The University of restaurants to provide smoke-free dining facilities; and Whereas, in the spring of 2000, f Tobacco Free Coalition formed CAFI~ (Clean Air For Everyone) to the community about hazards of secondhand smoke; and Whereas, in January of 2002, the City Council passed a smoke-free restaurant ordinance to protect the and Whereas, in March of 2002, Iowa C/3tty's effective. / Now, therefore,in recognition of this i effort, I, Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor of the City ~f Iowa City, Iowa, do the month of March 2003 to be / d Breath Fresh Air in Iowa City and, in doing so/encourage all residents to support health initiative by dining in their fay?rite Iowa City smoke-free restaurants. / Mayor Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, __this 18th day of February, 2003. City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, environmental tobacco smoke is the third leading cause of preventable death in the United States; and Whereas, 65,000 people will die each year as a result of breathing the smoke of others' cigarettes, including approximately 500 Iowans; and Whereas, studies prove there is no safe level of exposure to environmental tobacco smoke; and Whereas, in March of 1999, C. Everett Koop came to Iowa City for a conference on lung cancer at The University of Iowa and encouraged restaurants to provide smoke-flee dining facilities; and Whereas, in the spring of 2000, the Johnson County Tobacco Free Coalition formed CAF]~ (Clean Air For Everyone) to educate the community about hazards of secondhand smoke; and Whereas, in January of 2002, the Iowa City City Council passed a smoke-flee restaurant ordinance to protect the health of all residents of Iowa City; and Whereas, in March of 2002, Iowa City's smoke-free restaurant ordinance became effective. Now, therefore, in recognition of this important life-saving effort, I, Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim the month of March 2003 to be Breath of Fresh Air Month in Iowa City and, in doing so, encourage all residents to support this important health initiative by dining in their favorite Iowa City smoke-free restaurants. Mayor Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, __ this 18th day of February, 2003. City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, food is a substance by which life is sustained; and Whereas, the type and quality of food that individuals consume each day plays a vital role in their overall health and physical fitness; and Whereas, there is a need for continuing nu~tion education and a wide-scale effort to enhance good eating practices. Now, therefore, I, Ernest W, Lehman, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim the month of March to be National Nutrition Month in Iowa City, and I encourage all citizens to join the campaign and become concerned about their nutrition and the nutrition of others in the hope of achieving optimum health for both today and tomorrow. Mayor Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 18th day of February, 2003. City 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, Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim the month of March 2003 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 18th day of February, 2003. Special Olglnplcs Iowa Mid-Winter Tournament March 14 & 15 University of Iowa Fieldhouse The Mid-Winter Tournament will bring over 1100 Special Olympic Athletes and their coach's to the Iowa City area to compete in: Basketball, Basketball Skills, Cheerleading, Gymnastics and Power Lifting. Once the athletes arrive in Iowa City all their expenses are covered through the proceeds of our fundraising event, The Steve Alford Golf Tournament May 8 Amana Golf Course Registration: 9:30 11:00 Shotgun start Our committee would like to Thank Coach Alford & our Major Sponsors: L.L. Pelling, General Mills & Hills Bank. Coach Alford has so generously donated his time and support to Special Olympics and our Major event sponsors through their sponsorships. The area businesses are so important with their donations of services and auction items, without them we could not enjoy the success we have had and hope to continue. Of course we can not forget the Council for once again giving our Special Olympics Athletes the recognition they so deserve, by making March "Special Olympics month."