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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-02-17 Proclamation City of Iowa City 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. I 02-17-04 2b 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 / 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.