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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-03-01 ProclamationItem Number: 2.a. March 1, 2022 AT TAC HM E NT S : Description Alpha Phi Alpha F raternity, I nc. A lpha Theta Chapter Day proclamation City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the First inter-collegiate Greekletter fraternity established for Black college students, was founded at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, in 1906. In a period of ninety years, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Ind. Grew from one undergraduate group of seven members to an international organization with an active membership well beyond two hundred ninety thousand (290,000) and is the central organization for many subordinate chapters of which Iowa City has a chapter; and Whereas, the Alpha Theta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, was established on March 11, 1922, at the University of Iowa as the thirtieth chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, and as the second Black fraternity at the University of Iowa; and Whereas, the Alpha Theta Chapter has maintained excellence in community-building through its programming and partnerships with University departments and other student organizations; and Whereas, the City of Iowa City recognizes and honors the Alpha Theta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. for 100 years of contributing to the education, civic responsibility, and the positive experience of Black men at the University of Iowa and community at large; and Whereas, the City of Iowa City thanks all members, alumnae, and advisors who have worked tirelessly to advance the mission of the fraternity, and commends the Alpha Theta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. for a century of success and significant contributions to Iowa City. Now, Therefore, I, Bruce Teague, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim March 11, 2022 as Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Alpha Theta Chapter Day ituraL S "dejL. Ma 'oSigned in Iowa City, Iowa, this 1st day of February 2022. Item Number: 2.b. March 1, 2022 AT TAC HM E NT S : Description I nternational Women's Day and Women's History Month proclamation City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, the accomplishments and achievements of women were first recognized in 1977 by beginning the annual commemoration of International Women's Day and later in 1987 by doing the same for Women's History Month; and Whereas, women are leaders who fill essential economic, social, and cultural roles; and Whereas, women make critical contributions to science, law, education, engineering, mathematics, and the arts and are heroes on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis; and Whereas, March 8 is celebrated as International Women's Day around the world; and Whereas, the theme of International Women's Day 2022 is "Changing Climates: Equality today for a sustainable tomorrow"; and Whereas, women are essential change-makers for climate mitigation, initiating sustainability measures, research development, and leadership in Iowa City and around the world; and Whereas, the Johnson County Chapter of the United Nations Association of the USA and nineteen community partners are marking International Women's Day by honoring Inside Out Reentry Community, Iowa City Compassion, and Open Heartland for their women-led contributions to our community at its annual Night of 1000 Dinners; and Whereas, these organizations will be recognized during a virtual community celebration of International Women's Day on Tuesday, March 8t. Now, therefore, I, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim March 8 as International Women's Day and the month of March 2022 to be recognized as Women's History Month in Iowa City and urge citizens to recognize and support the contributions of women in the changing world. „--_-- , / ..sa_a_7:40i ,riahawmq.mmh._ .yor Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, *` 4' this 1st day of March 2022.