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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the number of frail and elderly Americans is dramatically
increasing; and
WHEREAS, all citizens are impacted by the past and present contributions of
America's frail and elderly people; and
WHEREAS, we salute our community's citizens now residing in assisted
living facilities, many of whom planted the seeds that made our community grow
and prosper; and
WHEREAS, assisted living facilities provide caring and supportive services
that make quality of life possible for our loved ones; and
WHEREAS, assisted living facilities in Iowa City are providing a host of
activities in observance of National Assisted Living Week.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor of the City of Iowa
City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim September 7-13, 2003, as
Assisted Living Week
in Iowa City and encourage all citizens to visit friends and loved ones who reside
at assisted living facilities and to help honor and serve the individuals who laid the
foundations of Iowa City by participating in this year's National Assisted Living
Week.
Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 9th day of September, 2003.
2a
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
increasing; the number of frail and elderly AmerlcVis dramatically
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WHEREAS, are impacted by the past and/ffresent contributions of
America's frail ~eople; and
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WHEREAS, we our community's citi2 now residing in assisted
living facilities, many of the seeds made our community grow
and prosper; and
WHEREAS, assisted livin caring and supportive services
that make quality of life ; and
WHEREAS, assisted living in Iowa City are providing a host of
activities in observance of National ./ Week.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, . Lehman, Mayor of the City of Iowa
City, Iowa, 13, 2003, as
As , ' ' Week
in Iowa Cit3 .' all citizens to and loved ones who reside
at assisted living help hono the individuals who laid the
foundations of City by participating in thisNational Assisted Living
Week. '\,,
Mayc~r
Signg~fin Iowa City, Iowa,
~.~th day of September, 2003. x
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, our founding fathers, in order to secure the blessings of liberty for
themselves and their posterity, did ordain and establish a Constitution for
the United States of America, and
Whereas, it is of the greatest importance that all citizens fully understand the
provisions and principles contained in the Constitution in order to
effectively support, preserve and defend it against all enemies; and
Whereas, the two hundred fifteenth anniversary of the signing of the
Constitution provides an historic opportunity for all Americans to
remember the achievements of the Framers of the Constitution, and the
rights, privileges, and responsibilities afforded to us in this unique
document; and
Whereas, the independence guaranteed to American citizens, whether by
birth or naturalization, should be remembered,
Now, therefore, i, Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, do
hereby proclaim the week of September 17-25, 2003, to be
Constitution Week
in Iowa City and urge all citizens to reflect during that week on the many
benefits of our Federal Constitution a.nd the privileges and responsibilities of
American citizenship.
Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 9th day of September, 2003.
2b
City of Iowa City
Whereas, ; fathers, in order to secure the blessir for
themselves and posterity, did ordain and establish a for
the United and
Whereas, it is of the importance that all citizens the
provisions and contained in the in order to
tgainst all ; and
Whereas, the two hundred anniversary the signing of the
Constitution provides an all to
remember the achievements Framers and the
rights, privileges, and ,ilities to us in this unique
document; and
Whereas, the independence American citizens, whether by
birth or naturalization, should be
Now, therefore, I, Ernest W. City of Iowa City, do
hereby proclaim the week 2003, to be
in Iowa City and citizens to reflect that week on the many
benefits of our Constitution and the and responsibilities of
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 9th day of September, 2003.
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, The American Heart Association has provided invaluable service to
fighting heart disease and stroke; and
Whereas, The American Heart Association has given The University of Iowa
2.4 million dollars in 2002 for research in the fight against heart disease and stoke;
and
Whereas, cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of men and woman
since 1919; and
Whereas, approximately 40,000 babies are bom each year with a heart defect;
and
Whereas, cardiovascular disease kills nearly 959,000 Americans each year -
more then cancer, accidents and AIDS combined; and
Whereas, the American Heart Association is dedicated to the reduction of
disability and death from cardiovascular disease and stroke.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor of the City of Iowa City,
Iowa, do hereby proclaim September 28 to be
American Heart Association Day
in Iowa City and encourage residents to participate in the Annual American Heart
Walk in Lower City Park on Sunday, September 28.
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 9th day of September, 2003
City of Iowa City
Whereas, Heart AssOciation has provided service to
fighting heart and stroke; and
Whereas, The Heart Association has University of Iowa
2.4 million dollars in r research in the fi disease and stoke;
and
Whereas, cardiovascular is the killer of men and woman
since 1919; and
Whereas, approximately 40,000 year with a heart defect;
and
Whereas, cardiovascular disease 959,000 Americans each year -
more then cancer, accidents and AID~
Whereas, the American is to the reduction of
disability and death from
NOW, THEREFORE, I, W. Lehman, Mayor City of Iowa City,
Iowa, do hereby proclaim S to be \,
Am,' Heart Association'Day
in Iowa City and Courage residents to participate in the Annual ~an Heart
Walk in Lowe~C,~ty Park on Sunday, September 28.
Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 9th day of September, 2003