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CITY OIF IOWA CITY
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May 18, 2021
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Jewish American Heritage month proclamation
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereilk, Jewish American Heritage Month had its origins in
authorized d requested the President to issue a proclamation
April or May Jewish Heritage Week; and
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a week in
Whereas, Pre si t Carter issued the first proclamation in ril 1980 which spoke
about the bountiful c tributions made by the Jewish people the culture and history of
the United States; and
Whereas, on April 20, 2 06, President George/culture;
claimed that May would be
Jewish American Heritage nth formalizing thhievement of the more than
350 -year history of Jewish con 'butions to Amerand
Whereas, the Jewish American �tl
It is one of refuge from persecution\,
peace; and of tireless work to achie,,
-- from athletics, entertainment, and
Armed Forces -- Jewish Americans
our history. We are a stronger and rere
around the world have made Iowa/C
is anssential chapter of the American narrative.
co tment to service, faith, democracy, and
J
ess. As leaders in every facet of American life
arts to academia, business, government, and our
shaped our Nation and helped steer the course of
llpeful community because so many Jews from
thek home.
Now, therefore, I, Bruce eague, Mayor Iowa City, do hereby proclaim May 2021
to be
Jewis American ritage Month
in Iowa City and eng6urage all residents to join in
Mayor
Signed in
the 18th c
City, Iowa,
May 2021.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City. Iowa 52240-1826
(319) 356-5000
(319) 3S6-5009 FAX
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City Council Agenda — May 18, 2021 — Regular Formal Meeting
Information submitted between distribution of packet on Thursday and close of business on Monday.
Agenda Revision:
(Proclamation to be presented at a later date)