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Home My WebLink About2006-04-18 Proclamation ~ (f~ (- a I ~ ~0~ t .. ~~ City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, our founding members did ordain and establish the Iowa City Community Theatre; and Whereas, the Iowa City Community Theatre is a not for profit community organization dedicated to promoting the dramatic arts in the Iowa City area; and Whereas, the Iowa City Community Theatre strives to provide an open avenue for individual creative expression through participation in all aspects of producing high quality amateur theatrical presentations; and Whereas, the Iowa City Community Theatre is celebrating its 50th Anniversary Season, 2005-2006, Now, therefore, I, Ross Wilburn, Mayor of the City ofIowa City, Iowa do hereby proclaim the week of April 24-30, 2006, to be Iowa City Community Theatre Week in Iowa City and urge all citizens to reflect during that week on the many benefits that such organizations contribute to the cultural life ofIowa City. (;2w~ - Mayor Signed in Iowa City, Iowa this IS" day of April, 2006 #2 .l f GJ.; ~ ~ 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, and Whereas, trees in Iowa City beautifY our community, increase property values, and enhance the economic vitality of business areas, Now, therefore, I, Ross Wilburn, Mayor of the City ofIowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim Friday, April 28, 2006, to be Arbor Day in Iowa City, and I hereby urge all citizens to p preservation projects throughout the year. ate in tree planting and Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 18th day of April, 2006. -----" -- 2a '\ 'I ~ ~ 2b -""-J City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, professionals who practice in the public health laboratory, including chemists, microbiologists, laboratory scientists, medical technologists, and laboratory technicians, are invaluable members of the health care team; and Whereas, these well-educated and highly-trained health professionals who perform and evaluate laboratory tests to detect disease, diagnose illness, ensure food and water safety, identify disease outbreaks, and prevent diseases, affect countless lives each day; and Whereas, their dedication to quality testing and public health is demonstrated daily in numerous laboratories in Well-being; and Whereas, laboratory medicine is an honorable profession, vital to sustaining a high standard of health care and public health; Now therefore, I, Ross Wilburn, Mayor of the City ofIowa City, Iowa do hereby proclaim April 23-29, 2006 as National Medical Laboratory Week ~_w. Mayor Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 18th day of April, 2006 -----_._-----_._---~-----"-------- J~ ~ r::: .. "-'- / ;/ \' // - / / ' \ . fl I I i ~ ~ ~ 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 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, Ross Wilburn, Mayor of the City ofIowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim April 23-29, 2006 to be VOLUNTEER WEEK in Iowa City, and urge citizens to contribute to their community. I ~w~i - Mayor ~ Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 18th day of April, 2006. ~ G( ; (~ ~ #Cd ~~ City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, millions of youth from all 50 states and the District of Columbia will participate in the 18th Annual National & Global Youth Service Days, April 21- 23,2006; and Whereas, the City of Iowa City established a Youth Advisory Commission in November, 2005 to promote understanding and awareness of Iowa City among our community youth; and Whereas, the Youth Advisory Commission allows a select group of youth to make decisions concerning them and their peers, enables members to utilize and expand on their leadership abilities, serves as a mechanism for communication between youth and adults in our community, and creates a bridge whereon youth and adults can develop partnerships; and Whereas, young people should be viewed as the hope not only of the future, but also of today, and should be valued for the idealism, energy, creativity, and commitment they bring to the challenges found in their communities. Now, therefore, I, Ross Wilburn, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim, April 21-23, 2006, as National Youth Service Days in Iowa City, and commend all the youth volunteers of our community for their devoted an honorable service to our City. ~LJA~ Mayor Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 18th day of April, 2006 2d City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whe as, millions of youth from all 50 states and the District of Columbia will p 'cipate in the 18th Annual National & Global':Youth Service Days, April 21- 23,2 06; and Whereas, t City of Iowa City established a November, 005 to promote understanding an our communi youth; and outh Advisory Commission in awareness of Iowa City among Whereas, the Youth dvisory Commission ows a select group of youth to make decisions concemin em and their peer, enables members to utilize and expand on their leadership abl 'ties, serves as mechanism for communication between youth and adults in 0 community, d creates a bridge whereon youth and adults can develop partners ips; and Whereas, young people should be 'wed as the hope not only of the future, but also of today, and should be va for the idealism, energy, creativity, and commitment they bring to the aile es found in their communities, Now, therefore, I, Ross ilbum, Ma or of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim, April 2 -23, 2006, as Youth Se vice Days in Iowa City, and co an honorable service end all the youth volunteers of our our City, \ , \. Mayor Signed in low City, Iowa, this 18th day f April, 2006 " CfCi# c- r. I I ! ~\ ~~ ~ c ~']J ~~J City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, our founding members did ordain and establish the Iowa City Community Theatre; and Whereas, the Iowa City Community Theatre is a not for profit community organization dedicated to promoting the dramatic arts in the Iowa City area; and Whereas, the Iowa City Community Theatre strives to provide an open avenue for individual creative expression through participation in all aspects of producing high quality amateur theatrical presentations; and Whereas, the Iowa City Community Theatre is celebrating its 50th Anniversary Season, 2005-2006, Now, therefore, I, Ross Wilburn, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa do hereby proclaim the week of April 24-30, 2006, to be Iowa City Community Theatre Week in Iowa City and urge all citizens to reflect during that week on the many benefits that such organizations contribute to the c 1 life ofIowa City. w- Mayor Signed in Iowa City. 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