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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 love
for Iowa City and its history 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 continue to
honor Irving Weber's legacy and highlight Iowa City's history with an
annual community event;
Now, therefore, I, Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor of the City of Iowa
City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim Friday, August 13, 2004, to be
Irving B. Weber Day
in Iowa City and encourage all to take part not only in that day's festivities
but also the entire week of historical programs highlighting Iowa City's
rich heritage.
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 3rd day of August, 2004.
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, Irving Weber was a lifelong resident of Iowa City, Iowa,
from December 19, to March 16, 1997; and
Whereas, for many years shared his memories and
for Iowa City and its with his fellow Iowa Citians; and
Whereas, the Iowa Noon Lions Club, of which Weber
was a member, has eight books of Mr. Weber's set forth
an invaluable histor~ 7; and
Whereas, on December 12~ in the community's
appreciation for the historical which furnished for ns,
the Iowa City City Council upo B. Weber the title of
Official Historian of Iowa City;
Whereas, it is only fitting tha Iowa City community continue to
honor Irving Weber's legacy Iowa City's history with an
annual community event;
Now, therefore, I, w. Mayor of the City of Iowa
City, Iowa, 13, 2004, to be
~g B. Day
in Iowa ~ncourage all to take only in that day's festivities
but also entire week of historical ~rograms highlighting Iowa City's
rich
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Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 3rd day of August, 2004.