HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-10-18 ProclamationCity of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, the health and well -being of our citizens is of primary concern for the City
of Iowa City; and
Whereas, reducing obesity and diet - related diseases by promoting safe and healthy
diets is a critical factor in improving citizens' overall health; and
Whereas, supporting sustainable family farms and local agriculture benefits the local
economy; and
Whereas, obtaining fair pay and safe conditions for food and farm workers is
beneficial for both the producer and consumer so that the food we produce and
consume is safe and fair for all; and
Whereas, expanding access to food and ending hunger is of critical importance to aid
those who live in food deserts; and
Whereas, curbing junk -food marketing aimed at children is of vitally important in
order to combat rising obesity rates and raise a generation of healthy children; and
Whereas, protecting the environment and farm animals is necessary to sustain future
generations;
Now, therefore, I, Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do
hereby proclaim Monday, October 24, 2011 as
Food Day
in the City of Iowa City, and urge all citizens to participate in the activities planned.
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Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 18th day of October, 2011.
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, the health and welt -being of our citizens is of primary concern for the City
of Iowa City; and
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Whereas, reducing obesity a 'Rd diet - related disease) by promoting safe and healthy
diets is a critical factor in imp�gving citizens' overal) health; and
Whereas, supporting sustainable; family farms and local agriculture benefits the local
economy; and
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Whereas, obtaining fair pay and 4 afe conditions for food and farm workers is
beneficial for both the producer a consumer so that the food we produce and
consume is safe and fair for all; and
Whereas, expanding access to food
those who live in food deserts; and
Whereas, curbing junk -food marketing
order to combat rising obesity rates and r�
hunger is of critical importance to aid
. at children is of vitally important in
generation of healthy children; and
Whereas, protecting the environment and far animals is necessary to sustain future
generations;
Now, therefore, 1, Matthew' J. Hayek, Mayor f the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do
hereby proclaim Monday, October 24, 2011 as
F'
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Food Day
in the City of Iowa City, ancy' rge all citizens to participate in he activities planned.
Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 18th day of October, 2011.
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
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Whereas, Iowa City, Iowa is a community that acknowledges that a special
vibrancy exists within the entire community when its individual citizens
collectively "go the extra mile" in personal effort, volunteerism, and service;
and
Whereas, Iowa City, Iowa is a community that encourages its citizens to maximize
their personal contribution to the community by giving of themselves
wholeheartedly and with total effort, commitment, and conviction to their
individual ambitions, family, friends, and community; and
Whereas, Iowa City, Iowa is a community that chooses to shine a light on and
celebrate individuals and organizations within its community who "go the extra
mile" in order to make a difference and lift up fellow members of their
community; and
Whereas, Iowa City, Iowa acknowledges the mission of the Extra Mile America
Foundation to create 100 Extra Mile cities and states in America and is proud to
support "Extra Mile Day" on November 1, 2011.
Now, therefore, I, Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby
proclaim November 1, 2011 to be
Extra Mile Day
in Iowa City and urge each individual in our community to take time on this day to not
only "go the extra mile" in his or her own life, but to also acknowledge all those
around who are inspirational in their efforts and commitment to make their
organizations, families, community, country, or world a better place.
Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this I 81 day of October, 2C
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, Iowa City, Iowa is a community that acknowledges that a special
vibrancy exists within the entire community when its individual citizens
collectively "go the extra mile" in personal effort, volunteerism, and service;
and
Whereas, Iowa City, Iowa is a community that encourages its citizens to maximize
their personal contribution to the community by giving of themselves
wholeheartedly and with total effort, commitment, and conviction to their
individual ambitions, family, friends, and community; and
Whereas, Iowa City, Iowa is a community that chooses to shine a light on and
celebrate individuals and organizations within its community who "go the extra
mile" in order to make a difference, and lift up fellow members of their
community; and
Whereas, Iowa City, Iowa acknow
Foundation to create 100 Extra N
support "Extra Mile Day" on Noti
the mission of the Extra Mile America
°s and states in America and is proud to
1, 2011.
Now, therefore, I, Matthew l Hayek, �4ayoi
proclaim November 1, 2011 be
Extra Mile 1E
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in Iowa City and urge each ir4vidual in our comm
only "go the extra mile" in'a his or her own life, b,
around who are inspirational in their efforts ai
organizations, families, community, country, or world
of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby
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ty to take time on this day to not
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better place.
Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 18 `'' day of October, 2C
CITY OF IOWA CITY
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, the ability to communicate clearly is a vital skill that can overcome
barriers to effective performance, and
Whereas, Ralph Smedley founded the first Toastmasters Club in California in
1924, and
Whereas, Toastmasters International performs a valuable service to its members
by helping them to develop their communication skills, and
Whereas, Toastmasters Clubs holds regular meetings in Iowa City, and
Whereas, Toastmasters members in business, schools, communities and
organizations are dedicated to helping people from all walks of life improve
their communications and leadership skills.
NOW, therefore, I, Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
do hereby proclaim November 1, 2011 to be
FOUNDER'S DAY
in Iowa City, Iowa.
Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 18`h day of October, 2011.