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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-05-06 ProclamationsItem Number: 2.a. a CITY OF IOWA CITY "QR T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT May 6, 2025 Mental Health Awareness Month Attachments: Mental Health Awareness Month proclamation City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness; and Whereas, the face of mental illness isn't some stranger. It's our co-workers, our neighbors, our friends, our families, and sometimes ourselves; and Whereas, mental illness does not discriminate. It affects adults, children, and people of every ethnic, socioeconomic, religious, or political background; and Whereas, one of five adults in the United States experiences a diagnosable mental disorder, and one in five youth age 13-18 experiences a severe mental disorder in a given year; and Whereas, suicide is the second leading cause of death for America's youth ages 15-24 and the vast majority of those who die by suicide have a mental illness that is often undiagnosed or untreated; and Whereas, half of all chronic mental illness begins by age 14 and three-quarters begins by age 24; therefore, treating cases early could address and reduce disability before mental illnesses become more severe; and Whereas, NAMI Johnson County will hold its annual walk at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, at the Terry Trueblood Recreation Area in Iowa City. The walk aims to inspire and initiate a community conversation about the impact that mental illness has on every part of our collective lives —from family systems, to primary healthcare, to the education system, to the business community and beyond. Now, therefore, 1, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim May 2025,as Mental Health Awareness Month and urge all residents to increase the awareness and understanding of mental health and be informed of the treatment options available in our county for individuals with mental illness. r Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 6th day of May 2025. Item Number: 2.b. I, CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT May 6, 2025 National Public Works Week Attachments: National Public Works Week proclamation City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION W llCl Una, public works professionals of the Iowa City Public Works Department focus on infrastructure, facilities, and services that are of vital importance to a sustainable and resilient community and to the public health, high quality of life and well-being of the City of Iowa City; and Whereas, these infrastructures, facilities and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of our public works professionals who are responsible for maintaining, improving and protecting our transportation, water supply, water treatment and solid waste systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential for our community members; and Whereas, it is in the public interest for the community members and civic leaders to gain knowledge of and maintain an ongoing interest and understanding of the importance of public works and public works programs in Iowa City; and Whereas, the year 2025 marks the 65t" annual National Public Works Week sponsored by the American Public Works Association the theme is "People, Purpose, Presence". Now, therefore, I, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim the week of May 18 to May 24, 2025 to be National Public Works Week in Iowa City and urge all community members and civic organizations to recognize the substantial contributions which public works professionals make every day to protect our health, safety, comfort, and advancing quality of life for all. M Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, ad& the 6th day of May 2025. Item Number: 2.c. CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT May 6, 2025 Older Americans Month Attachments: Older Americans Month proclamation City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, Johnson County Livable Communityfor Successful Aging (JCLC) seeks to collaboratively celebrate the lives and benefits of older adults in the communities throughout this County; and Whereas, May is Older Americans Month, a time for us to recognize and honor the older adults of Iowa City and their influence on every facet of American society; and Whereas, older Americans improve our communities through intergenerational relationships, community service, civic engagement, and many other activities; and Whereas, the Older Americans 2025 theme, is Flip the Script on Aging, focuses on transforming how society perceives, talks about, and approaches aging. It encourages individuals and communities to challenge stereotypes and dispel misconceptions; and Whereas, the City of Iowa city must ensure that older Americans have the resources and support needed to stay involved in their communities — reflecting our commitment to inclusivity and connectedness. Now, therefore, I, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim the month of May 2025 to be Older Americans Month in the City of Iowa City and urge all residents to celebrate the profound positive impact of meaningful interactions and social connections with seniors for the entire community. .ate M Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, the 6th day of May 2025. Item Number: 2.d. CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT May 6, 2025 Provider Appreciation Day Attachments: Provider Appreciation Day proclamation City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, quality early childhood education is a valuable investment in our children's future; and Whereas, Childcare Workforce Professionals play an important role in cultivating, supporting, and educating young children in warm, loving, and culturally competent environments at home- and center -based settings to meet the needs of families; and Whereas, Iowa City recognizes the Childcare Workforce as essential for our economy that allow families access to the care needed so they can work; and Whereas, by calling attention to the importance of quality child care services for all children and families in our community, the Iowa City Childcare Workforce is working with 4Cs Community Coordinated Child Care and other organizations statewide to enhance the quality and availability of such services; and Whereas, the Iowa City City Council will join families and organizations nationwide in recognizing early care teachers and educators for their efforts in caring for the children of working parents and providing them with quality early childhood experiences; and Whereas, Iowa City residents are encouraged to recognize the Childcare Workforce throughout the state for their dedication to providing quality early care and learning services, and for the important role they play in our children's future. Now, therefore, I, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim May 9, 2025,to be Provider Appreciation Day in Iowa City, Iowa. or ed in Iowa City, Iowa, the 6th day of May 2025.