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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-04-16 Proclamation City of lowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, nearly forty years after the passage of the Equal Pay Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, women and people of color continue to suffer the consequences of inequitable pay differentials; and Whereas, according to statistics released on September, 2001 by the U.S. Census Bureau, year-round, full-time working women earned only 73% of the earnings of year- round, full-time ~vorking men, indicating no change or progress since 1999; and Whereas, wage discrimination laws are poorly enforced and legal remedies for discrimination are extremely difficult to obtain; and Whereas, although women's earnings have been slowly catching up to men's over time, the National Committee on Pay Equity tells us that this reduction in the wage gap has more to do with a fall in men's earnings than with an increase in women's earnings; and Whereas, a vast majority of households depend on the wages of a working mother and working families are often just one paycheck away from hardship; and Whereas, fair pay equity policies can be implemented simply and without undue costs; and Whereas, fair pay strengthens the security of families today and eases future retirement costs, while enhancing the American economy; and Whereas, Tuesday, April 16th symbolizes the day on which the wages paid to American women catch up to the wages paid to men from the previous year, Now, therefore, I, Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor of the City of Iowa City do hereby proclaim Tuesday, April 16, 2002 to be Equal Pay Day in Iowa City and urge the citizens of Iowa City to recogjx~the full value of~ome)~ skills and significant contributions to the labor f<~me.// /ff .~/ // Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 16th day of April, 2002. 2a City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, neariy forty years after the passage of the .. VII of the Civil Rights Act, women and people of color continue to suffer the c uences of inequitable pay different{als; and Whereas, according ~o statistics released on September, 200 the U.S. Census Bureau, year-round, women earned only 73' earnings of year- round, full-time workin indicating no change . ;ince 1999; and Whereas, wage ¢ are poorly gal remedies for discrimination are extremel, obtain; and Whereas, although women's catching up to men's over time, the National Committee this reduction in the wage gap has more to do with a fall in men's earnin a increase in women's earnings; and Whereas, a vast majority l on the wages of a working mother and working families are often just from hardship; and Whereas, fair pay equity policies, and without undue costs; and Whereas, fair today and eases future retirement costs, and Whereas, 16th symbolizes the day~ which the wages paid to American women catch u the wages paid to men fromXkhe prev!ous year, \ Now, therefore,E~nest W. Lehman, Mayor ofth~City of Iowa City do hereby proclaim Tuesday, Al/hi 16, 2002 to be ~ / //Equal Pay Day in Iowa City anc[~geurge the citizens ofthe . Iowa City to recognize the full s'alue of w0men'sgnize the full~alue skills and significant contributions to the labor force. Mayor Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 16th day of April, 2002. 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 26, 2002, to be Arbor Day in Iowa City, and I hereby urge all citizens to participate in tree planting and preservation projects throughout the year. Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 16th day of April, 2002. , 2b City of Iowa City PR )CLA TION Whereas, the coming ~f Spring produces a renewal in tree planting for beauty, ~hade, conservation, and other purposes beneficial to all people, ~d Whereas, has the planting and Whereas, we hope that the the creation of a better environment through the use our cities, towns and countryside. Whereas, trees in Iowa City our community, increase property values, and enhance of business areas, Now, therefore, Lehman of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereb~ .2002, to be in Iowa City, and I ~,~reby urge all citizens to in tree planting and preservation projec~throughout the year. / / / Mayor Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 16th day of April, 2002. City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, os city continues to make strides in reducing the crime rate, we must remember that there are still far too many victims of crime; and Whereas, crime victims play an indispensable role in bringing offenders to justice; and Whereas, victims of crime deserve respect, resources, restoration, and justice; and Whereas, crime victims' rights are carried into 2002 and beyond, let us bring honor to victims and create a world where respect and dignity will be basic rights for everyone victimized by crime, and where those responsible for implementing the rights of victims are accountable for their actions; and Whereas, despite significant progress in providing rights and services to crime victims over the past two decades, large segments of our population, including crime victims who are elderly, disabled, or living in rural areas, are still under-served; and Whereas, as a nation devoted to liberty and justice for all, America must increase its efforts to protect, restore, and expand crime victims' rights and services; and Whereas, the City of Iowa City is joining forces with victim service programs, criminal justice officials, and concerned citizens throughout Iowa City, Iowa, and America to observe National Crime Victims' Rights Week. Now, therefore, i, Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim the week of April 21 to 27, 2002, to be Crime Victims' Rights Week in Iowa City and urge the citizens of the City of Iowa City to reaffirm a commitment to respect and enforce victims' rights and address their needs during 2002 Crime Victims' Rights Week and throughout the year. Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 16th day of April, 2002. 2¢ City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, our city continues tc[~nake strides in reducing the crime rate, we~st remember that there are still far too ~nany victims of crime; and Whereas, crime victims play an~ndispensable role in bringing offf~pders to justice; and Whereas, victims of crime deserv~ respect, resources, restorat/idn, and justice; and Whereas, crime victims' rights are)arried into 2002 andJ~yond, let us bring honor to victims and create a world where respect ,and dignity will be/lYasic rights for everyone victimized by crime, and where those responsible for imp~nenting the rights of victims are accountable for their actions; and Whereas, despite significant progress in prov~fi/~ng rights and services to crime victims over the past two decades, large segments of 6ur p6pulation, including crime victims who are elderly, disabled, or living in rural areas, ar~/still under-served; and Whereas, as a nation devoted to liberty¢ and, justice for all, America must increase its efforts to protect, restore, and expand crim6 victifils' rights and services; and Whereas, the City of Iowa C~i4~ is joinin~ forces with victim service programs, criminal justice officials, and conce,~ned citizens th~ughout Iowa City, Iowa, and America to observe National Crime Victim?/Rights Week. Now, therefore,~, ErneSt W. Lehman, Mayor bf the do hereby proclaim the week of April 2~/~o 27, 2002, to be ~ City of Iowa City, Crim ?Victims' Rig,s Week in Iowa City and urg~ the citizens of the City of Iowa City to~eaffirm a commitment to respect and enforce/victims' rights and address their needs dun~qg 2002 Crime Victims' Rights Week and t~hi'oughout the year. ~ Mayor Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 16th day of April, 2002. City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, more than 109 million volunteers working in their communities utilize their time and talent daily to make a real difference in the lives of children, adults and the elderly; 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 Action Network in Iowa City; 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 21-27, 2002 to be Volunteer Week in Iowa City, and urge citizens to contribute to their,mS'/$munity. /~ Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 16th day of April, 2002. 2d City of Iowa City Whereas, more than 109 million volunteers working communities Utilize their time and talent daily to make adults and the elderly; and Whereas, the entire can effect change with any volunteer action, big or small; and Whereas, volunteers can local community service opportunities through hundreds of community organizations like the Volunteer Action Network in Iowa City; and Whereas, during this week, nation, service projects will be performed and volunteers ': commitment to community service; and / Whereas, volunteers are/~4~tal to our~ as a caring and productive nation. Now, Therefore, I,,~nest W. Lehman, ~ayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim Apfi~b'~ 1-27, 2002 to be ~ Volunteer. . eek In Iowa Clt?/alld urge citizens to contribute to thelr~unlty Mayor ~ Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 16th day of April, 2002. City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, Project GREEN has, since its inception, conducted 31 annual GREEN Garden Fair and Plant Sales which have raised nearly $527,000; and Whereas, Project GREEN has, from 1968 to the spring of 2002, invested almost $1.3 million in public and school landscaping in the greater Iowa City area; and Whereas, Project GREEN honors Emilie J. Rubright (1937-2001) for her 34 years of committed leadership at its 32nd Annual Garden Fair; and Whereas, it seems proper and fitting to accord official recognition to this wonderful organization. Now, therefore, I, Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim and designate the week of April 29 to May 5, 2002, to be Project GREEN Week in appreciation of those volunteers who have raised the community's awareness of the natural environment and dedicated time, ideas, energy and money to enhance, beautify and preserve the landscape of the greater Iowa City area. I encourage the citizens of Iowa City to support the objectives of this excellent program. Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 16th day of April, 2002. 2e City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, Project GREEN has, since its inception, conducted/34 annual GREEN Garden Fair and Plant Sales which have raised nearly $5374000; and Whereas, Project GREEN has, from 1968 to the spricffof 2002, invested almost $1.3 million in ~ ~blic and school landscaping i~(he greater Iowa City area; and Whereas, Project honors Emilie J. ~d~bright (1937-200Y for her 34 years its 32na Annu/Garden Fair; and Whereas, it seems fitting/to accord official recognition to this wonderful organization. Now, therefore, i,Ernest.W. Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim and deSi week of April 29 to May 5, 2002, to be ProjeCt Week in appreciation of those volunteers who have rais~ the community's awareness of the natural environment and dedicated time, h~eas, energy and money to enhance, beautify and preserve the landscape of thbxgreater Iowa City area. I encourage the citizens of Iowa City to support the ob~ctives of this excellent program. Mayor Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 16th day of April, 2002. ~[~l~rl~Ilt~ the Crisis Center has provided invaluable services to our community since 1970 and will conduct Crisis Center Week April 29-May 5, 2002, to observe the 32"d anniversary of service to the community, and ~[~][~l~rl~Ii~ Crisis Center services touch the lives of many people of all ages and backgrounds through short-term counseling, suicide prevention, intervention and post-vention, information and referral, Food Bank, Project Holiday, transient transportation assistance, and community education, and ~[~erl~[I~l, the Crisis Center provided more than 73,000 services to 21,493 Johnson County residents during 2001 through the efforts of 150 dedicated volunteers from the community, who gave over 57,000 hours of work, and ~[[~l?rl~R~, it is fitting that we take notice of, and express appreciation for the efforts of the Crisis Center staff and volunteers, ow, tl erefore, i, Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iow'a, do hereby proclaim the week of April 29-May 5, 2002, to be and ask all citizens to support the Crisis Center and to encourage people in need to turn to the Crisis Center for assist e. Mayor Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 16th day of April, 2002. 2f ~hereR~ the Center has provided invaluable services to our community [970 and will conduct Crisis Center April 29-May 5, 2002, observe the 32no anniversary of to the community, and ~here~l~i~ Crisis Center the lives of all ages short-tern suicide prevention, intervention and inform Food Bank, Project Holiday, and community education, and il~]~ere~lt, the Crisis Center 73,000 services to 21,493 Johnson County residents through the efforts of 150 dedicated volunteers from who gave over 57,000 hours of work, and ~here~i~ it is fitting that and express appreciation for the efforts of the Crisis ow, therefore, ?Ernest , Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereb 'April 29-May 5, 2002, to be and ask all Center ) encourage people in need to turn to assistance. / /, Mayor Signed i0/Iowa City,. Iowa, this 16t1~ day of April, 2002.