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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-01-02 ProclamationItem Number: 2.a. CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT January 2, 2024 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Attachments: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day proclamation City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. believed that each indivi possesses the power of self-fulfillment regardless of their circumstance and that it is the duty of all human beings to strengthen communities, alleviate poverty, and harness the potential of us all; and Whereas, Dr. King's dream of transforming the world into one free from discrimination and intolerance continues in the minds of millions and has not been forgotten since his devastating death on April 4, 1968; and Whereas, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life to promoting peace, freedom, and opportunity through non-violent means; and Whereas, the teachings of Dr. King can continue to guide and inspire us in addressing challenges in our communities; and Whereas, there are numerous ways to show service and respect to others, such as volunteering at your local hospital, donating books and games to families in need, organizing a food drive in your school, volunteering at a senior center, and many others; and Whereas, the City of Iowa City joins with other towns and cities across the country in tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Now, Therefore, I, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim Monday, January 15th, 2024 to be Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Iowa City, and urge all to join me in the celebration thereof, and to take this opportunity to reflect upon Dr. King's message of the principles of justice and equality for all. yor Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 2nd day of January 2024. Item Number: 2.b. CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT January 2, 2024 National Day of Racial Healing Attachments: National Day of Racial Healing proclamation City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION the City of Iowa City affirms that all people, regardless of their racial or ethnic group identification, skin color or physical traits, deserve an equal opportunity to experience well-being in a just society and be full participants in our democracy; and Whereas, we acknowledge that we must work to address historic and present-day harms of racism, heal the wounds created by racial and ethnic bias and build communities where all children can reach their full potential and thrive; and Whereas, all children have the right to safety, dignity and humanity, and must be provided every opportunity to grow, learn and flourish in a nurturing environment; and Whereas, if we all dedicate ourselves to a process that brings individuals and communities to wholeness, repairs the damage caused by racism and transforms societal structures into ones that affirm the inherent value of all people, we can bring about the necessary changes in thinking and behavior that will propel this great country forward as a society where everyone belongs; and Whereas, the City of Iowa City, in conjunction with others throughout the United States of America and across the globe, acknowledges the Tuesday following Martin Luther King Jr. Day as the "National Day of Racial Healing" and urges all community members to promote racial healing and transformation individually and collectively as a means of working together to ensure the best quality of life for every child. Now, Therefore, I, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim the Tuesday following Martin Luther King Jr. Day or the third Tuesday in January to be in Iowa City. National Day of Racial Healing M or Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 2nd day of January 2024.