HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-11-04 ProclamationItem Number: 2.a.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
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November 4, 2024
CRPS Awareness Month and Color the World Orange Day
Attachments: CRPS Awareness Month and Color the World Orange proclamation
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), also known as Reflex Sympathetic
Dystrophy (RSD) is a nerve disorder that causes chronic pain; and
Whereas, the symptoms of CRPS/RSD are often described as burning that is out of proportion to
the severity of the initial injury and can include swelling and extreme sensitivity to touch; and
Whereas, while CRPS/RSD was first identified during the Civil War, it remains a poorly
understood condition which has no cure; and
Whereas, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke and other institutes of the
National Institutes of Health support research relating to CRPS/RSD; and
Whereas, members of the CRPS/RSD community will spread awareness in November; and
Whereas, On Nov. 4, 2024, members of the CRPS/RSD community will celebrate the IIth-
annual Color The World Orange day to spread awareness of this poorly understood pain disorder.
Now, Therefore, 1, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim the month of
November 2024 to be
CRPS Awareness Month
And do hereby proclaim Monday, November 4, 2024 as
Color the World Orange for CRPS/RSD
Awareness Day
in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 4th day of November 2024.
Item Number: 2.b.
I, CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
November 4, 2024
National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
Attachments: Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week proclamation
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, Iowa City faces an unprecedented number of households experiencing homelessness
and hunger each day; and
Whereas, this proclamation seeks to foster understanding and empathy for those affected by these
critical issues and to inspire action and advocacy on behalf of people with food insecurities and who
lack a permanent home. Through collaboration, education, and advocacy, we can work toward
sustainable solutions that address the root causes of food insecurity and homelessness; and
Whereas, together, we can create a more compassionate society that prioritizes the well-being of
all its members, ensuring that no one is left behind in the struggle for basic human needs. Realizing
that food security and housing stability are essential for a prosperous and healthy community; and
Whereas, the realities of hunger and homelessness affect thousands of adults and children in our
community every day. Local food pantries have reported almost 57,000 visits and deliveries over the
past year, along with nearly 34,000 nights of shelter provided for those experiencing homelessness,
and on one of the coldest nights of the year, 24 of our neighbors slept outside due to not having a
home; and
Whereas, food insecurity and hunger stems from a lack of financial security and the high cost of
living; and
Whereas, homelessness persists due to a shortage of accessible, affordable, and right -sized
housing with and without supports; and
Whereas, numerous organizations in Iowa City are dedicated to supporting individuals
experiencing poverty and homelessness; and
Whereas, while we have made significant strides in addressing hunger and homelessness through
collaborative community efforts, we must continue to develop resources that meet the needs of
individuals with hope, dignity, and opportunity.
Now, Therefore, I, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim the November 17 -
23, 2024 to be
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
in Iowa City, and urge all residents to recognize the vital roles we each play in making a difference in
dults and children �whhoo experience hunger and -homelessness in our community.
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 4th day of November 2024.