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Home My WebLink About2005-04-19 Proclamation City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, the strength of our nation, and all o£its states and cities, flows from the promise of individual equality and freedom of choice; and Whereas, April 2005 is the 37t~ anniversary o£the passage o£ Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, better known as the "Fair Housing Act", which declares that discrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status or handicap is unlawful; and Whereas, shelter is a basic human need, and the quality of human life is greatly diminished when people suffer discrimination because of such irrelevant factors as their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or handicap- making it essential that America, the State of Iowa and the City of Iowa City be rededicated to the policy that housing be available to all persons on the basis of equality and fairness; and Whereas, the Iowa City Municipal Ordinance, Title 2, prohibits discrimination in housing based on all the reasons listed above as well as age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, presence or absence of dependents or public assistance source of income. Now, therefore, I, Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim the month of April 2005 to be Fair Housing Month in Iowa City and urge all citizens to support and endorse the practice and policy of fair housing and reaffirm the commitment to fair housing opportunities for all. Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 19th day of April, 2005. 2a City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, th?strength of our nation, and all of its states and cities, flows fi.om the promise of~dividual equality and freedom of choice; and Whereas, April is the 37th anniversary of the passage of Title VIII, Rights Act of 1 i8, as amended, better known as the "Fair which rental or financin based on race, ~ sex, national origin, familial status is unlawful; and Whereas, shelter is a b~ need, and the c life is greatly diminished when ~f such irrelevant factors as their race, color, reli sex, or handicap- making it the State ot the City of Iowa City be rededicated to the' to all persons on the basis of equality and fairness; Whereas, the Iowa Title 2, prohibits discrimination in housing based on all age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or absence of dependents or public assistance Now, therefore Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim the 2005 to be / F/ ir ' Month in Iowa City and ¢fgge all endorse the practice and policy of fair housing and reaffirm the commitment to housing opportunities for all. Mayor Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 19th day of April, 2005. City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, millions of volunteers working in their communities utilize their time and talent daily to make a real difference in the lives of children and adults; and WHEREAS, the entire community can effect positive change with any volunteer action, big or small; and WHEREAS, volunteers can connect with local community service opportunities through hundreds of community service organizations, like the Volunteer Administrator's Network; and WHEREAS, during this week, all over the nation, service projects will be performed and volunteers will be recognized for their commitment to community service; and WHEREAS, volunteers are vital to our future as a caring and productive nation. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim April 17-23, 2005 to be VOLUNTEER WEEK in Iowa City, and urge citizens to contribute to their community. Mayor Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 19th day of April, 2005. City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS, ons of volunteers working in their communities ilize their time and talent daily to make difference in the lives of children and WHEREAS, the community can effect positive with any volunteer action, big or small; and WHEREAS, can connect with local service opportunities through hundreds ¢ service organizations, Volunteer Administrator's Network; and WHEREAS, during this all over the nat service projects will be performed and volunteers will be recognized and WHEREAS, volunteers a caring and productive nation. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Lehman, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim April 17-2 to be TEER WEEK in Iowa City, and urge citizens .. to their community. Mayor Signed in Iowa C/ity, Iowa, this 19th day of April, 2005. ! City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, the coming of Spring produces a renewal of interest in tree planting for beauty, shade, conservation, and many other purposes beneficial to all people, and Whereas, the observation of Arbor Day has long been characterized by the planting and preservation of trees, and Whereas, we hope that the future will see the creation of a better environment through the use of trees throughout our cities, towns and countryside. Whereas, trees in Iowa City beautify our community, increase property values, and enhance the economic vitality of business areas, Now, therefore, I, Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim Friday, April 29, 2005, to be Arbor Day in Iowa City, and I hereby urge all citizens to participate in tree planting and preservation projects throughout the year. Mayor Signe.d~in Iowa City, Iowa, this 19 day of April, 2005. of Iowa City Whereas, the coming f Spring produces a renewal of interest in tree planting for beauty, conservation, and many other purposes beneficial to all Whereas, the observation Arbor Day has long by the planting and preservation ftrees, and Whereas, we hope that future will see creation of a better environment through the of trees throu our cities, towns and countryside. Whereas, trees in Iowa City community, increase property values, and enhance the / of business areas, Now, therefore, I, Ernest W. Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do April 29, 2005, to be in Iowa City, and }'"hereby urge all to participate in tree planting and preservation pro~ts throughout the year. // Mayor // Signed.,'m' Iowa City, Iowa, this 17 day of April, 2005. City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, The Love Foundation, Inc., a Tampa, Florida non-profit organization, has announced GLOBAL LOVE DAY to facilitate in establishing LOVE & PEACE on our planet; Whereas, GLOBAL LOVE DAY will establish a worldwide focus towards "unconditionally loving each other as we love ourselves"; Whereas, we are One Humanity on this planet; Whereas, all life is interconnected and interdependent; Whereas, we all share in the universal bond of love; Whereas, love begins with self acceptance and forgiveness; Whereas, with tolerance and compassion we embrace diversity; Whereas, together we make a difference through love; Whereas, The Love Foundation, Inc. invites mankind to declare May 1, 2005 as Global Love Day, a day of forgiveness and unconditional love. Global Love Day will act as a model for all of us to follow, each and every day; NOW, TItEREFORE~ I~ Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby dedicate and proclaim May 1, 2005 as GLOBAL LOVE DAY in Iowa City and invite all citizens to observe this day, which honors the public cause for Global Love, World Peace, and Universal Joy. Signed in Iowa City, Iowa this 19th day of April, 2005 City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION IS, The Love Foundation, Inc., a Tampa, Florida non-profit orgga~zation, has announced DAY to facilitate in establishing LOVE & PEACE offoar planet; Whereas IAL LOVE DAY will establish a worldwide foc}~$~towards "unconditionally loving each we love ourselves"; / Whereas, we are Humanity on this planet; Whereas, all life and interdependent; /// Whereas, we all share in versal bond of love; Whereas, love begins with and iveness; Whereas, with tolerance and diversity; Whereas, together we make a difference Whereas, The Love Foundation, Inc. ma~X'~.d to declare May 1, 2005 as Global Love Day, a day of forgiveness love. GlolSa~ Love Day will act as a model for all of us to follow, each and every day; NOW, THEREFORE, I,i Lehman, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby dedicate and proclaim 1, 2005 as ,,,. GLOBAL LOVE DAY in Iowa City and citizens to observe this day, which honors the l~blic cause for Global Love, W~ Universal Joy. Mayor Signed City, Iowa this 1.c 2005 City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, 45 million Americans, equal to the combined population of 24 states, do not have health care coverage; Whereas, eight out of 10 people who are uninsured are in working families; Whereas, there are more than 8 million children in America without health coverage; Whereas, uninsured Americans live sicker and die younger than those who are covered, and suffer needlessly because they go without the health care they need; Whereas, the price of health care continues to rise, and fewer individuals and families can afford to pay for coverage and fewer small businesses are able to provide coverage for their employees; Whereas, we recognize the urgency of seeking solutions to one of America's greatest problems, Now, therefore, I, Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim May 1-8, 2005 as COVER THE UNINSURED WEEK Mayor Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 19th day of April, 2005