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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-10-07 ProclamationItem Number: 2.a. a CITY OF IOWA CITY "QR T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT October 7, 2025 Domestic Violence Awareness Month Attachments: Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking affects people of all racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds, causing long -tens physical, psychological, and emotional hams; and Whereas, one in three Americans has witnessed an incident of domestic violence; and Whereas, children who experience domestic violence are at a higher risk for failure in school, mental illness, substance abuse, suicide, and may choose violence as a way to solve problems later in life; and Whereas, domestic violence in rural communities exists as a hidden, silent, and often unrecognized crime that is often underreported; and Whereas, through the inspiration, courage, and persistence of victims of domestic violence, their children, and advocates, our communities me learning to recognize the impact of violence in the home and within intimate relationships; and Whereas, DVIP/RVAP Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Services has worked to end violence in intimate relationships for more than 46 years through the collaborative partnerships of advocates, volunteers, local municipalities, criminal justice, health and human services, faith communities, business leaders, and private residents; and Whereas, our community's achievements should be commended and we must continue our commitment to respect and support victims of domestic violence and to prevent future violence in our community. Now, Therefore, I, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim the month of October 2025 to be Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Iowa City, Iowa, and urge all community members to work together to eliminate domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking from our community. Mayo Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 7th day of October 2025. Item Number: 2.b. CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT October 7, 2025 Fire Prevention Week Attachments: Fire Prevention Week proclamation City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, the city of Iowa City is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in and visiting Iowa City; and Whereas, fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and homes are the locations where people are at greatest risk from fire; and Whereas, home fires killed 2,890 people in the United States in 2023, according to the U.S. Fire Administration, and fire departments in the United States responded to 344,600 residential fires; and Whereas, working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires in half, and three out of five home -fire deaths result from fires in properties without working smoke alarms; and Whereas, half of home -fire deaths result from fires reported at night between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. when most people are asleep; and Whereas, Iowa City first responders are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home fires and home -fire injuries through prevention, protection, and education; and Whereas, Iowa City residents are responsive to public education measures and are able to take personal steps to increase their safety from fire, especially in their homes; and Whereas, the 2025 Fire Prevention Week theme, "Charge into Fire Safety": Lithium - Ion Batteries in Your Home" effectively reminds us of the new challenges and causes of home fires and home injuries. Now, Therefore, I, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim October 511 to the 11 f, 2025, as Fire Prevention Week throughout the city and urge everyone to install smoke alarms and to support the many public safety activities and efforts during Fire Prevention Week 2025 and year-round. Mayor Signed in Iowa City, Iowa this T" day of October 2025. Item Number: 2.c. a CITY OF IOWA CITY "QR T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT October 7, 2025 Indigenous Peoples' Day Attachments: Indigenous Peoples' Day proclamation City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, the City recognizes the fact that Iowa City is built upon the homelands of Native American Nations to whom we owe our existence, commitment, and dedication and without whom the building of the City would not have been possible; and Whereas, the area of Iowa City was within the homelands of the Iowa, Meskwaki, and Sauk and because history is complex and time goes far back beyond memory, we also acknowledge the ancient connections of many other Indigenous Peoples here; and Whereas, Indigenous Peoples' Day was first proposed in 1977 by a delegation of Native Nations to the United Nations sponsored International Conference on Discrimination against Indigenous Populations in the Americas; and Whereas, the City of Iowa City recognizes its shared responsibility to honor our nation's indigenous roots, history, traditions, and cultural contributions. Whereas, the City strongly supports that Indigenous Peoples' Day shall be an opportunity to celebrate the thriving cultures and values of the Indigenous Peoples of the region; and Whereas, the City is dedicated to opposing systemic racism towards Indigenous People, which perpetuates high rates of poverty and income inequality, and exacerbating disproportionate health, education, and social crises; and Whereas, the City implores our residents to commit to understanding and addressing injustices impacting Indigenous People; and Whereas, the City strongly encourages educational institutions, businesses, and other organizations to recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day and join the City in committing to opposing and overcoming system racism and injustices. Now, Therefore, I, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim the second Monday of October each year as in Iowa City. Indigenous Peoples' Day May Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 7th day of October 2025. Item Number: 2.d. I, CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT October 7, 2025 National Disability Employment Awareness Month Attachments: National Disability Employment Awareness Month proclamation City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, the purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to provide education about disability employment and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities; and Whereas, October 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month; and Whereas, its history traces back to 1945 when it began as a weeklong recognition of people with physical disabilities but later evolved into a full month that acknowledges the importance of increasing the workforce inclusion of people with all nature of disabilities; and Whereas, supporting the talents and careers of Iowa Citians with disabilities and creating meaningful experiences in the workplace is an essential ingredient to building an inclusive community and strong economy; and Whereas, activities during this month will reinforce the value and talent that people with disabilities add to our workplaces and communities and affirm Iowa City's commitment to increasing access to good jobs for all workers, including workers with disabilities; and Whereas, Iowa City's long-term success is dependent on empowering all individuals with the ability to work to express their talents in the workforce, filling open jobs and enhancing the quality of life throughout the community; and Whereas, Iowa City is committed to cultivating a positive, welcoming environment where individuals can pursue career opportunities across many different occupations that welcome their skill sets and help them reach their goals; Now Therefore, I, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, hereby proclaim October 2025 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month and call upon employers and community organizations in Iowa City to participate in the observance with appropriate programs and activities in October to help ensure that workers with disabilities have access to good jobs every month of every year, and to pledge to take steps throughout the year in pursuit of the goals of opportunity, full participation, economic self- sufficiency, and independent living for people with disabilities. RA May Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 7`^ day of October 2025.