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PROCLAMATION
Whereas, the arts and cultural activities m the Corridor are an essential part of
our quality of life that enhances livability in all Corridor communities;
and
Whereas, the Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance provides a significant and
meaningful role in bringing arts and cultural organizations and patrons
together; and
Whereas, it is important to celebrate the role of arts and culture in our lives and
the contributions made by the creative class of working artists and
performers, in not only helping to attract and retain all kinds of
professional workers, but also by improving our quality of life; and
Whereas, the arts and cultural organizations provide employment for more than
2,000 workers throughout the Corridor; and
Whereas, arts and cultural organizations provide nearly $64 million in
economic activity in Corridor communities in a given year, and
Whereas, the Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance `Icky' Recognition Ceremony is
the annual celebration honoring innovation and excellence in arts and
culture programming in the Corridor and is a much anticipated event in
the arts community.
Now Therefore, I, Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby
proclaim January 31, 2011 as:
"Arts and Culture Day"
and call upon the people of Iowa City to join their fellow citizens in
recognizing, celebrating and participating in this special observance.
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Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa
this 25`h day of January, 2011
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, the arts and cultural activities m the Corridor are an essential part of
our quality of life that enhances livability in all Corridor communities;
and
Whereas, the Iowa Cultu al Corridor Alliance provides significant and
meaningful role in br ging arts and cultural organiz tions and patrons
together; and
Whereas, it is important to cele ate the role of arts and c ture in our lives and
the contributions made b the creative class o working artists and
performers, in not only h lping to attract a d retain all kinds of
professional workers, but also y improving our uality of life; and
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Now Therefore, I, Matthew J. yek, Mayo of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby
proclaim January 31, 2011 s:
"Arts nd Cultur Day"
and call upon the peop e of Iowa City to jo their fellow citizens in
recognizing, celebrating nd participating in this spe ial observance.
Mayor
Signed in Iow City, Iowa
this 25`h day o anuary, 2011