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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, 2001 to be
Special Olympics Month
in the City of Iowa City and urge all citizens to commend and support the
activities of the Special Olympics.
Mayor , ~,& ·
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 20th day of February, 2001. ,~,~ .t.. ~..?
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City of Iowa City
Whereas;\ Special Olympians have a strong to compete and win;
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Whereas, Olympians know that is measured in setting
goals and to reach them;
Whereas, Special the joy, pride and self-worth,
humility in organized competition; and
Whereas, Special appreciate the benefits that healthy
competition and physical a * can bring; and
Whereas, Special entire community a chance to gather
and share in their s
Now, therefore, I, W. Lehman, or of the City of Iowa City,
Iowa, t th,! month of Ma h, 2001 to be
Olympics onth
in the City of and urge all citizens to commen and support the
activities of the '
Signed in Iowa Iowa,
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this 20 h da, 2001.
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, The Kiwanis Club of Iowa City was chartered by Kiwanis
International on February 22, 1921 by a local group of visionary
leaders to serve our community; and
Whereas, the Club, now known as the Iowa City Noon Kiwanis, has
sponsored the organization of other Kiwanis clubs, and the Regina
High School Key Club; and
Whereas, the Club has continuously served the community for 80 years,
helping particularly to provide for the physical, educational and
spiritual needs of children,
Now, therefore, I, Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim February 22, 2001 to be
Iowa City Noon Kiwanis Club Day
in the City of Iowa City and urge all citizens to recognize the contributions of
Kiwanians to the well-being of our fellow citizens in need and the betterment
Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
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this 20 h day of February, 2001.
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Whereas, Kiwanis Club of Iowa City was by Kiwanis
February 22, 1921 by a group of visionary
leaders to serve ~r community; and
Whereas, the Club, known as the City Noon Kiwanis, has
sponsored the or of other clubs, and the Regina
High School Key
Whereas, the Club has the community for 80 years,
helping particularly to the physical, educational and
spiritual needs of children,
Now, therefore, I, Mayor of the City of Iowa City,
Iowa, do hereby proclaim :o be
Iowa City~n Club Day
in the City urge all citizens to ~'ontributions of
Kiwanians to the of our fellow citizens in and the betterment
of Iowa City as a
Signed ;owa, May~
this 20m day of 2001.
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, Sertoma International, a civic organization, the motto of
which is "Service to Mankind," has adopted a Freedom Week
Program dedicated to the re-emphasis of the values and
responsibilities of people in a free society, and
Whereas, Sertoma International has promoted the distribution of copies
of the Constitution of the United States throughout its membership
dubs, and
Whereas, the Old Capitol Sertoma Club of Iowa City is planning to
carry out special patriotic activities in the form of the National
Heritage Essay Contest for area 8th grade students, and
Whereas, it seems proper and fitting to accord official recognition to
this patriotic movement.
Now, therefore, I, Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor of the City of Iowa
City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim and designate the week of February
19-23, 2001, to be
Sertoma's Freedom Week
in Iowa City and urge the citizens of Iowa City support the objectives of
this program. ~~.
Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, · · ,\~ ~ ~,~.,~.~
this 20m day of February, 2001.
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City of Iowa City
Sertoma International, a civic or the motto of
is "Service to Mankind," has a Freedom Week
dedicated to the re-em of the values and
people in a free
Whereas. , distribution of copies
of the United throughout its membership
clubs,
Whereas, the Capitol Club of Iowa City is planning to
carry out in the form of the National
grade students, and
Whereas, it seems prol and fitting to accord official recognition to
this
Now, therefore, Lehman, Mayor of the City of Iowa
City, and designate the week of February
19-23.
Week
urge the citizens of Iowa the objectives of
this progra
Mayor
City, Iowa,
this day of February, 2001.
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, 2001 is the International Year of Volunteers; and
Whereas, March 1 is Peace Corps Day, and the 40th Anniversary of the
rounding of the Peace Corps by President John F. Kennedy; and
Whereas, 7,000 Peace Corps volunteers are currently serving in 76
countries, and 161,000 Americans have served in the Peace Corps in 134
nations since 1961; and
Whereas, Peace Corps Volunteers have provided over 300,000 years of
volunteer service, and former volunteers have "brought the world back
home" to their communities all across the United States; and
Whereas, volunteer service has been a part of virtually every society in
order to improve the well-being of neighbors, communities and the society
at large; and
Whereas, the need for volunteer service is greater than ever in light of
the adverse impact of such global problems as environmental degradation,
poverty, drug abuse, and AIDS; and
Whereas, volunteers make Iowa City a better place to live and work.
Now, therefore, I, Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor of the City of Iowa City,
do hereby proclaim March 1, 2001, to be
Peace Corps Day
and March 1-8, 2001, to be
International Volunteer Week
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 0th a¥ of FebruarV~2001.
02-20-01
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, 2001 is the International Year of Volunteers; and
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Whereasi,March 1 is Peace Corps Day, and the 40th~ of the
founding of the Peace Corps by President John F. and
Whereas, 7,000 Peace Corps volunteers are serving in 76
countries, and 161,000 Americans have served Peace Corps in 134
nations since 1961; and
Whereas, Peace Corps Volunteers have over 300,000 years of
volunteer service, and fXormer "brou the world back
home" to their communiti~ all .; and
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communities and the society
at large; and \
Whereas, the need for service is greater than ever in light of
the adverse impact of such as environmental degradation,
poverty, drug abuse,
Whereas, ~ better place to live and work.
Now, therefore, I, Lehman, ayor of the City of Iowa City,
do hereby ., to be
Peace
and March 1- 2001, to be
Week
in Iowa City, Iowa.
Mayor
~_____.]'--] Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
X this 20th day of February. 00 .
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City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
the Grant Wood Area Chapter of the Red Cross
vital services 365 days a year, to Iowa residents
of their race, education, income or persuasion;
and
Whereas,; disaster victims on and physical
Cross to with vouchers to
pay for lodging, goods, and other
emergenc~. .; and
Whereas the Grant Area save lives by teaching
Iowa ~ity
preparedness measures;
and
Whereas~ Red Cross Iowa City residents re-
estabhsh communication ones after being separated
from their family in other countries by war, civil
disturbance, natural ~ other calamities; and
Whereas, Iowa City :skills, including CPR
and first aid, dedicated Red Cross instructors;
and
Whereas, Iowa City have facts about HIV and AIDS,
measures, throu the dedicated efforts of Red
~ducators.
NOW~ I, Ernest W. Lehman, of Iowa City, do hereby
p of March 2001, as
· Red Cross
in Iowa and I urge our residents to join with me of the
Red Cross.
[ in Iowa Iowa
, 2001.
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