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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-06-15 ProclamationI ` d: aw 4:4 .6p.mizajpia-i,1 CITY OF IOWA CITY www.icgov.org June 15, 2021 ATTACHMENTS: Description Juneteenth National Freedom Day proclamation Item Number: 2.a. City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, Juneteenth National Freedom Day commemorates June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger led Union soldiers into Galveston, Texas, bringing news that the Civil War had ended and that the Emancipation Proclamation declared all slaves to be free; and Whereas, Juneteenth commemorations began to be celebrated—consisting of prayer services, inspirational speeches, readings of the Emancipation Proclamation, food, games, and dances; and Whereas, in 1997, the 105th U.S. Congress officially recognized Juneteenth as Independence Day Observance of Americans of African descent; and Whereas, Juneteenth reflects our community' s deep belief in liberty and equality for all individuals, as all benefit from a greater understanding and appreciation of the experiences of others; and Whereas, Juneteenth celebrates the strength and resolve of African - Americans throughout history, and is an opportunity to honor African-American culture, art, history, and achievement; and Whereas, the first major Juneteenth festival in Johnson County was hosted by Club Kazi, a group in 2007 whose name means "to work" in Swahili, and was held on June 26, 2011, at Mercer Park; and Whereas, the City of Iowa City, Johnson County, and many other sponsors are hosting free public events to commemorate Juneteenth, including an Education and Resource Fair on June 16, a Block party and screening of Miss Juneteenth on June 17, a Blood Drive on June 18, a meal drive-through on June 19, and a History Walk-in throughout the week of June 13 to 19, details regarding all of which can be found at www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/juneteenth. Now, therefore, I, Bruce Teague do hereby recognize June 19, 2021, as Juneteenth National Freedom Day in Iowa City, and encourage community members to participate in the commemorative events. or Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 15th day of June 2021. I ` d: aw 4:4 .6p.mizajpia-i,1 CITY OF IOWA CITY www.icgov.org June 15, 2021 ATTACHMENTS: Description Waste and Recycling Workers Week proclamation Item Number: 2.b. City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the eradication of many diseases in the Western World is due in large part to higher public sanitation standards resulting from effective garbage disposal; and Whereas, the proper collection and disposal of waste, recycling and organic waste are integral to preventing litter and dump heaps; and Whereas, the City of Iowa City values and celebrates dozens of workers in the public and private trash, recycling and yard waste and organics industry in our community; and Whereas, the City of Iowa City promotes environmental sustainability through reducing waste and increasing recycling and composting. Now Therefore, I, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, Iowa hereby proclaim the week of June 13 to June 19, 2021, as Waste and Recycling Workers Week in Iowa City, and urge our community members to recognize the valuable role that collection and removal services for trash, recycling and yard waste play in our daily lives. ayor Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 15th day of June 2021.