HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-07-15 Proclamation City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed by the United
States Congress on July 26, 1990, to prohibit discrimination against
people with disabilities, and
Whereas, the organization known as Evert Conner Rights & Resources
Center for Independent Living wishes to make known to the general
public the importance of this Act, and
Whereas, people with disabilities - mental, physical or emotional - are
individuals in and of themselves, and need the respect and support of
others if they are to become independent and self-supporting, and
Whereas, the City Council wishes to express support for the efforts of
the members of the Evert Conner Rights & Resources Center for
Independent Living.
Now, therefore, I, Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor of the City of Iowa
City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim July 26, 2003, to be
Persons with Disabilities Day
and urge all citizens to become av~are of and support the intent of The
Americans with Disabilities Act and the Independent Living philosophy
which dictates that persons with disabilities take control and
their lives.
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 15th day of July, 2003.
2a
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, Disabilities Act was passed ' the United
States Congress on 26, 1990, to prohibit ~ation against
people with and
Whereas, the organization as Evert Conner & Resources
wishes to make the general
public the importance and
Whereas, people with disabilities or emotional - are
individuals in and of themselves, respect and support of
others if they are to becom, self-supporting, and
Whereas, the City Council wishes to . sXt[pport for the efforts of
the members o.f.the Evert Con~ Rights &X~esources Center for
Independent Living. / ~
Now, therefore, i, Ernest z. Le' hman, Mayor of ~xe City of Iowa
City, Iowa, do hereby pr im July 26, 2003, to be ~
Persons Disabilities D0y
and urge all ~ become aware of and support the intent ~ The
Americans with Act and the Independent Living philosophy
which dictates th, with disabilities will take control and man~ge
their lives.
Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 15th day of July, 2003.
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, sunOay, July 20, 2003 marks the 10th. Anniversary o£The Salvation
Army Soup Kitchen in the Iowa City area of the state of Iowa, this organization was
originally founded by William Booth in 1865; and
Whereas, throughout its long and distinguished history, The Salvation Army-the
pre-eminent organization for reaching the disenfranchised of society through love and
compassion by meeting physical and spiritual needs - has inspired millions of people to
join forces and unite to help those who are in need, with the highest ideals of "Service to
Others;" and
Whereas, throu~ Thc Salvation Army, the disenfranchised find hope, gain self
confidence and skills for success, and learn their duty to the world around them; and
Whereas, The Salvatm Army joins with businesses and communities to reach
people of all ages, race, and faith to encourage them to take active roles in theft
communities through their reciprocal participation in "Service to Others;" and
Whereas, through The Salvation Army more than $,000 volunteers in the Johnson
County area gave more than 27,000 hours of service last year, to help provide
compassionate care, including over 30,000 nutritious meals through the evening meal
program of The Salvation Army Soup Kitchen; and
Whereas, The Salvation Army, an army of caring people - over 3 million at last
count - enables service to the needy in communities across the United States.
Now, therefore, I, Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do
hereby proclaim the week of July 20-26 to be:
The Salvation Army
Soup Kitchen Week
in Iowa City.
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 15th day of JUly, 2003.
2b
City of Iowa City
Whereas, Sunday, 20, 2003 marks the
Army Soup Kitchen in the , area of the state of Iowa, this was
originally founded by Booth in 1865; and
Whereas, throughout its and distinguished history, '1 alvation Army-the
pre-eminent organization the disenfranchised of,, through love and
compassion by meeting physical spiritual needs - has s of people to
join forces and unite to help need
Others;" and
Whereas, throu~ The Salvation find hope, gain self
confidence and skills for success, them; and
Whereas, The Salvation Army2 and communities to reach
people of all ages, race, and faith to take active roles in their
communities through their t in "Service to Others;" and
Whereas, through The Salvation Army ~00 volunteers in the Johnson
County area gave more than 27,000 rear, to help provide
compassionate care, including evening meal
program of The Salvation Army Soup and
Whereas, The Salvation Army, ~le - over 3 million at last
count - enables service to the ~ communities States.
Now, therefore, Lehman, of Iowa City, Iowa, do
to be:
Salvation
Kitchen
in Iowa City.
Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 15th day of July, 2003.
The Salvation Army
Iowa City ./ Coralville
Cordially invites you to our
'~ 14 Year
Anniversary Celebration
And
10 Year
SOUP KITCHEN
Anniversary & Open House
We have served the people of Johnson County for fourteen years.
Now it is time for us to say "thank you" for your generous gifts
that have enabled us to serve nutritious meals seven evenings a
week, the past ten years, to the many people that avail themselves
of this free meal
Please be our guest for music and food
Sunday, July 20, 2003
4:00 - 6:00 P.M.
Chairman: Kitty Davis
Commanding Officers: Captains Terry & Jennifer Smith
Special Guests: Majors Merle & Dawn Heatwole
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, Irving B. Weber was a lifelong resident of Iowa City, Iowa,
from December 19, 1900 to March 16, 1997; and
Whereas, Irving Weber for many years shared his memories and
historical facts with his fellow Iowa Citians; and
Whereas, the Iowa City Host Noon Lions Club, of which Mr. Weber
was a member, has published eight books of Mr. Weber's which set forth
an invaluable history of Iowa City; and
Whereas, on December 12, 1989, in demonstration of the community's
appreciation for the historical legacy which Mr. Weber furnished for us,
the Iowa City City Council bestowed upon Irving B. Weber the title of
Official Historian of Iowa City; and
Whereas, it is only fitting that the Iowa City community honor Irving
Weber's work and remember Iowa City's history with a community
festival, highlighted this year by the dedication of a sculpture of his
likeness on Iowa Avenue in his beloved city.
Now, therefore, I, Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor of the City of Iowa
City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim Saturday, August 9, 2003, to be
Irving B. Weber Day
in Iowa City and encourage all to take part not t in that day's festivities
but also the historical programs highlighting
Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 15th day of July, 2003.
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, B. Weber was a lifelong resident of City, Iowa,
from December 1900 to March 16, 1997; and
Whereas, Irving for many years shared memories and
historical facts with ~wa Citians; and
Whereas, the Iowa Cit~ Noon Lions of which Mr. Weber
was a member, has pt : books Weber*s which set forth
an invaluable history ofiowa~ ~; and
Whereas, on December 12, ion of the community's
appreciation for the historical Mr. Weber furnished for us,
the Iowa City City Council Irving B. Weber the title of
Official Historian of Iowa City; and
Whereas, it is only fitting that City community honor Irving
Weber's work and remember history with a community
festival, highlighted this the of a sculpture of his
likeness on Iowa Avenue ~
therefore, I, w. Lehman, M.a~ of the City of Iowa
N~w,
City, Iowa, ~ 7 gatt rday, August 9;'X~03, to be~__~
rv B. Weber tsay
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in Iowa City ,ur.~ ~ all to take part not onl_y..in.th .~.Xday's festivities
but also the / programs highlighting Iowa City's ri~heritage.
Mayor
Signed in Iowa,
this 15th day of July, 2003.