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mhercas, the Iowa City-Johnson County area is very fortunate to have
many of those unsung heroes who, in their everyday. life and work
make a positive and supportive impact on the li~es ~ey touch; an~[
urnboreas, ~u of ~s ~e Richard W. (Dick Lee has been devoted to his
family and our co~r~ni alike. He ~as cared for counseled and
mo iva ed countless n~m~ers of peo le in all wa~s of life ~t~rin
is three ecades of service as an owa City Police Officer an~
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~Ibertas, the sacrifices, commitment, comp~assion, and loyalty Dick Lee
has demonstrated should be recognized and admired as an example
that we should strive for as we work together to make our
community a better place to live; and
~(~r(~S, his famil , fi'iends, and community wish to recognize Dick
Lee by establis"~u~g an award to be presented annually or as needed
to honor this dedication.
tbercf0re I, Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor of the City of Iowa City,
Iowa, do ~ereby proclaim Tues ay, August b
d 24, 1999, to e
in Iowa City and urge all citizens to join in congratulating Dick on his
commitment to Iowa City by reflectin on ~e q!,. alities that made
Captain Dick Lee one of Iowa City's 10c~ heroes and treasures.
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Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 24th day of August, 1999. ? ":" ~':~'~ "'
Richard W. "Dick" Lee
Award
Captain Richard W. Lee served the Iowa City Community as a police officer through
three decades from July 1, 1950 until his retirement July 16, 1982. During his career
"Dick" demonstrated a keen awareness of the "letter of the law" and the "spirit of the
law." It was this understanding of the concept of"justice" which allowed him to protect
his community while serving it with a human much of generosity and compassion.
Throughout his career '"Dick" touched the lives of countless people from all walks and
stations in life. His treatment of each was with a dignity and understanding that will live
in their hearts for generations to come. These qualities were not demonstrated just during
his duty hours, but carried over into Dick's everyday life as well.
This award shall be continued, and presented annually or as the need arises, to honor not
only the career of Captain Richard W. Lee, but those who follow with a dedication and
understanding of the true meaning of"serving in law enforcement." The names listed
below are such people, and let us pray the list continues to grow.
iltlllJl~r'l~Ilt, increased public investment in transit services provides the potential to
create jobs and enhance business prosperity; and
i~I~ler'e~tlt, public transportation is vital to the quality of life and economic well-being
of the citizens of Iowa City; and
illlll[Jl~raelillt, workers, school children, senior citizens, people with disabilities, and those
unable to afford an automobile use public transportation to gain access to jobs, schools,
medical facilities, and other fundamental services; and
illtll[Jer'l~tllt, the nation, our communities, and our citizens face the risks to health and
the environment that are brought on by automobile exhaust emissions; and
iltllt[~er'etllt, traffic congestion that wastes productive time can be alleviated through the
increased availability and use of public transportation and other forms of high-
occupancy, shared-ride serivces; and
illllI~ler'e~Ilt, Iowa City Transit, the American Public Transit Association, the U.S.
Department of Transportation, the Federal Transit Administration, the National League
of Cities, National Governor's Association, and the U.S. Conference of Mayors, have
declared September 12-18, 1999 to be TRY TRANSIT WEEK and have called upon all
citizens to join in a nationwide effort to promote transit's benefits, honor transit
employees, and encourage new riders.
i Igm, tilerelate, I, Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do
hereby proclaim the week of September 12-18, 1999, to be
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 24th day of August, 1999.
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in Iowa City and call upon all citizens to examine their personal travel choices, to
commute via transit or share the ride during TRY TRANSIT WEEK, and to become
more active in education and advocacy efforts to promote the vital role of public transit
in Iowa City and across the United States.
Mayor