HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-09-23 Proclamation City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, public safety is a top priority in Iowa City, Iowa; and
Whereas, safety from fire is important both to citizens and local firefighters,
who put their lives on the line with every response to fire; and
Whereas, residents of Iowa City must take action to prevent fires and to protect
themselves if fire strikes; and
Whereas, awareness of simple safety practices can help lower our local fire
death and injury rates; and
Whereas, working smoke alarms on every level and a home fire escape plan
and regular drills are essential for every household in Iowa City; and
Whereas, the Iowa City Fire Department is joining the NFPA (National Fire
Protection Association) in teaching lifesaving messages in conjunction with Fire
Prevention Week; and
Whereas, the Fire Prevention Week 2003 theme, "When Fire Strikes: Get Out!
Stay Out!" is an important reminder for all citizens of Iowa City.
Now, therefore, I, Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
do hereby proclaim the week of October 5-11, 2003, as
Fire Prevention Week
in Iowa City. This week is commemorated across North America and supported by
public safety efforts of fire departments, schools and other safety advocates, in
conjunction with the NFPA. I call upon the people of Iowa City to remember the
Fire Prevention Week 2003 caution, "When Fire Strikes: Get Out! Stay Out!" and
urge all citizens to heed the advice to i~arms and~ pla~and practice
fire drills.
Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
-- this 23rd day of September, 2003.