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PROCLAMATION
Whereas, Special Olympians have a strong desire to compete and win; and
Whereas, Special Olympians know that bravery is measured in setting
goals and attempting to reach them; and
Whereas, Special Olympians recognize the joy, pride and self-worth,
humility and disappointment, inherent in organized competition; and
Whereas, Special Olympians appreciate the benefits that healthy
competition and physical activity can bring; and
Whereas, Special Olympians give the entire community a chance to gather
and share in their spirit of accomplishment;
Now, therefore, i, Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor of the City of Iowa City,
Iowa, do hereby proclaim the month of March 2004 to be
Special Olympics Month
in the City of Iowa City and urge ali citizens to commend and support the
activities of the Special Olympics.
Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 17th day of February, 2004.
02-18-04 10:54am From-UI ! ATHLETIC A~)MIN. 3193359333 T-848 P.02/02 F-193
Mid-Winter Games March 20
Alford Golf Tournament May 10
Corporate Sponsors L.L. Pelling
General Mills
Several Athletes: Jared Countryman, Chris Hartgrave,
Richard Huffinan, Charlie Thompson, Brandon Clark, Gary
Anderson, Derick Hotka, Eliana Fieldman. Coach John
Meskimen.
Steve Alford, University of Iowa Basketball Coach is hosting
the 3ra Annual Golf Tournament at the Amana Colonies on May
10. This fundraising event generates the funds to hold the Mid-
Winter Games. Over 1000 Special Olympic Athletes come from
across the state of Iowa to compete in Basketball, basketball
skills, Powerlifting, Cheerleading and Gymnastics on March 20
at thc University of Iowa Fieldhouse. The money raised
provides accommodations and meals for the athletes
Our Committee would like to thank this Council for recognizing
our athletes by once again declaring the month of March,
Special Olympics Month.
Without the support of the community, volunteers, area
businesses that have so generously made donations we would
not be able to have such successful events.
Thank you,
Joyce Rossie
Board of Directors, Special Olympics Iowa
Mid-Winter Committee
Alford Golf Tournament Committee
City of lowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, ~pecial Olympians have a strong { to compete and win; and
Whereas, al Olympians know is measured in setting
goals and pting to reach them:
Whereas, Special aize the joy, pride and self-worth,
humility in organized competition; and
Whereas, Special appreciate the benefits that healthy
competition and can bring; and
Whereas, Special community a chance to gather
and share in their s
Now, therefore. Ernest W. Lehman, of the City of Iowa City,
Iowa, ~roclaim the month h 2004 to be
· Olympics
in the City Iowa City and urge all citizens to commenk~ and support the
Special Olympics.
Mayor
Signed in Iowa city, Iowa,
this 17th day of February, 2004.
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, in the past few years, the £ace of disaster has changed dramatically. It is
more apparent now than ever that America and the residents of Iowa City rely on the
American Red Cross to lead the way in preparedness, disaster relief, health and safety;
and
Whereas, the American Red Cross Grant Wood Area Chapter has an unparalleled
record of helping the residents of Eastern Iowa prevent, prepare for, and respond to life-
threatening emergencies by delivering relief services to victims of disaster; educating
over 25,000 Eastern Iowans in health and safety training such as first aid, CPR and
aquatic lifesaving; providing emergency communication services to military families;
participating in international humanitarian projects that save lives; and collecting 5,951
units of blood in 2003; and
Whereas, last year, the Grant Wood Area Chapter responded to ninety-two disasters
in Eastern Iowa. These invaluable services are provided free of charge, paid £or by
generous contributions from the American people; and
Whereas, as pan of its Congressional charter, the American Red Cross also serves
military families. With U.S. troops deployed overseas, this support has been especially
important. In addition, Red Cross workers at home and overseas provide critical aid to the
victims of disease, famine, war and natural disasters.
Now, therefore, I, Ernest Le~nan, Mayor o£ Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim
the month of March 2004 to be
American Red Cross Month
in Iowa City, and I urge all residents of Iowa City to work through the Ainerican Red
Cross Grant Wood Area Chapter to help prepare their families and this community for
emergencies.
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
__ this 17th day of February, 2064.
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02-17-04
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City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, in the past few years, the face of disaster has)~hanged dramatically. It is
more apparent now than ever that America and the residents of Iowa City rely on the
American Red ss to lead the way in preparedness, disa~ter relief, health and safety;
and
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Whereas, the Red Cross Grant Wood Chapter has an unparalleled
record of helping the astern for, and respond to life-
threatening emergencies delivering relief victims of disaster; educating
over 25,000 EaStern health and safety such as first aid, CPR and
aquatic lifesaving; providinl services to military families;
participating in international pro that save lives; and collecting 5,951
units of blood in 2003; and
Whereas, last year, the Grant to ninety-two disasters
in Eastern Iowa. These invaluable provided free of charge, paid for by
generous contributions from ~ and
Whereas, as part of its the American Red Cross also serves
military families. With U.S. this support has been especially
important. In addition, Red Cross and overseas provide critical aid to the
victims of disease, famine, war and
Now, therefore, I, Ma City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim
the month of March 2004 to be
Red
in Iowa City, and I urge/~ll residents of Iowa City to ~ the American Red
Cross Grant Wood Are)~ Chapter to help prepare their famil and this community for
emergencies. /Mayor
Signed in Iowa/City, Iowa,
__ this 17th day of February, 2004.