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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-04-09 ProclamationCity of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, The Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Sho] Singing in America, Inc. (SPEBSQSA) —known now as The Barbershop Harmony society - was officially organized April 11, 1938 in Tulsa, Oklahoma; and Whereas, What began as a small group has steadily blossomed into the world's largest all - male singing organization, an international organization of men from all stations of life; and Whereas, The Barbershop Harmony Society is dedicated to the spread of harmony for enjoyment of all people of the world through organizing and encouraging close - harmony singing groups; and Whereas, The Barbershop Harmony Society encourages harmony amongst all people of the world through the universal language of music; and Whereas, The Barbershop Harmony Society has actively preserved and presented a distinct style of vocal music that originated in North America; and Whereas, The Barbershop Harmony Society is dedicated to sustaining and preserving an American tradition, the barbershop quartet and harmony choruses; and Whereas, The Barbershop Harmony Society promotes musical education through music Scholarships and other means, and supports charitable foundations; and Whereas, Barbershoppers are engaged in laudable civic service and enrichment of our cultural life through the fostering of traditional values in entertainment and community endeavors; Now, therefore, 1, Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim the week of April 7 –13, 2013 as Barbershop Harmony Week Mayor Signed in Iowa City, IowE this 9"' day of April, 2013 City of Iowa City 3a PROCLAMATION Whereas, The Society for the Preservation and Enc/ssomed t of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America, Inc. (SPEBSQSA) —known now ershop Harmony Society - was officially organized April 11, 1938 in Tulsa, Okla Whereas, What began as a sma oup has steadily into the world's largest all - male singing organization, an i ernational organizatio om all stations of life; and Wherea s, The Barbershop Harm ny Society is dicated to the spread of harmony for enjoyment of all people of the world hrough org izing and encouraging close - harmony singing groups; and Whereas, The Barbershop Harmony the world through the universal language Whereas, The Barbershop Harmony style of vocal music that originated in N encourages harmony amongst all people of ic; and has actively preserved and presented a distinct .erica; and Whereas, The Barbershop Harmon Society 's dedicated to sustaining and preserving an American tradition, the barbershop q rtet and h ony choruses; and Whereas, The Barbershop Harm ny Society pro \ente al education through music Scholarships and other means, and upports charitans; and Whereas, Barbershoppers are ngaged in laudabice and enrichment of our cultural life through the fosterin of traditional valunment and community endeavors; Now, the refore, I, Matth w J. Hayek, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim the week of April 7 4 13, 2013 as Barbershop Harmony Week Mayor Signed in Iowa City, Io, this 9h day of April, 20 City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, in 1975 a middle -aged man with a disability, Bill Sackter, walked into the University of Iowa School of Social Work located in North Hall and changed his life and the lives of every social work student who has graduated from the University of Iowa and countless people worldwide with a smile, his harmonica, a caring for others and a strong life - affirming outlook; and Whereas, as a result of the success of a screenplay written by Barry Morrow, a movie and TV exposure Bill Sackter was invited to the White House, named ARC Citizen of the Year, and the coffee shop created for him became a destination for people traveling across Iowa; and Whereas, Wild Bill's Coffee Shop was established by Tom Walz and continues to provide the community an opportunity to interact with persons with disabilities and serve as an important role in the liberal arts education of University students; and Whereas, we wish mark the 100th birthday of Bill Sackter on April 13th with a community celebration to commemorate the important place in history Bill's life story represents. Now, therefore, I, Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa do hereby proclaim April 13, 2013, as, BILL SACKTER DAY in Iowa City, and acknowledge this remarkable man, a remarkable vision, and a remarkable team of people who have worked for decades to keep the inspirational story alive. _A� Mayor Signed in Iowa City, Iowa this 9th day of April, 2013. k ' City of Iowa City - PROCLAMATI Whereas, in 1975 into the University changed his life A from the University harmonica, a caring a middle-aged man with a 4rd Iowa School of Social 1 the lives of every social f Iowa and countless p c f others and a strong li e 3b ability, Bill Sackter, walked ork located in North Hall and >rk student who has graduated .e worldwide with a smile, his Firming outlook; and Whereas, as a result of e success of a s eenplay written by Barry Morrow, a movie and TV exposure *11 Sackter w invited to the White House, named ARC Citizen of the Year, nd the c fee shop created for him became a destination for people travelin across I wa; and Whereas, Wild Bill's Coffee Sho w s established by Tom Walz and continues to provide the community an ortunity to interact with persons with disabilities and serve as an impo nt role in the liberal arts education of University students; and Whereas, we wish mark the 1001 birthd of Bill Sackter on April 13th with a community celebration to comm. morate th important place in history Bill's life story represents. Now, therefore, I, Matthew J. Hayek, Ma r of the City of Iowa City, Iowa do hereby proclaim Apol 13, 2013, as, L SACKTER DA in Iowa City, and acknowledge this remarkable man, a re aarkable vision, and a remarkable team of people who have worked for decades to keep the inspirational story alive. Mayor Signed in Iowa City, Iowa this 9th day of April, 2013. City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the Holocaust was the state - sponsored, systematic persecution and annihilation of European Jewry by Nazi Germany and its collaborators between 1933 and 1945 during which time six million were murdered; Roma (Gypsies), people with disabilities, and Poles were also targeted for destruction or decimation for racial, ethnic, or national reasons; and millions more, including homosexuals, Jehovah's Witnesses, Soviet prisoners of war, and political dissidents, suffered oppression and death under Nazi tyranny; and WHEREAS, the history of the Holocaust offers an opportunity to reflect on the moral responsibilities of individuals, societies, and governments and remain vigilant against hatred, persecution, and tyranny; and WHEREAS, we should actively rededicate ourselves to the principles of individual freedom in a just society; and WHEREAS, the Days of Remembrance were set aside to remember the victims of the Holocaust and reflect on the need for respect for all peoples; and WHEREAS, pursuant to an Act of Congress the United States Holocaust Memorial Council designates the Days of Remembrance, which includes the Day of Remembrance known as Yom Hashoah, April 8, 2013. Now, therefore, I, Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim the week of Sunday, April 7, through Sunday, April 14, 2013, as DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE in memory of the victims and survivors of the Holocaust; and further affirm that as citizens of Iowa City we should work to promote human dignity and confront hate whenever and wherever it occurs. Matthew J. Hayek, M Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 9th day of April, 2013. �G City of Iowa City PROCLAMATI+ WHEREAS, the Holocaust was the state- sponsore , systematic persecution and annihilation of European Jewry by Nazi Germany an its collaborators between 1933 and 1945 during which time six million were murde d; Roma (Gypsies), people with disabilities, and Poles we also targeted for de ction or decimation for racial, ethnic, or national reaso s; and millions more, including homosexuals, Jehovah's Witnesses, Soviet prisone of war, and politic dissidents, suffered oppression and death under Nazi tyranny; a WHEREAS, the history of the,, Holocaust ffers an opportunity to reflect on the moral responsibilities of individu ls, societ' s, and governments and remain vigilant against hatred, persecution, and tyr y; a WHEREAS, we should actively freedom in a just society; and WHEREAS, the Days of Remem the Holocaust and reflect on the nee WHEREAS, pursuant to an Act Council designates the Days Remembrance known as Yom HE ourselves to the principles of individual set aside to remember the victims of for all peoples; and Congress the United States Holocaust Memorial RemembratIce, which includes the Day of ah, April 8, 20J 3. Now, therefore, I, Matthew J. Payek, Mayor of Io City, do hereby proclaim the week of Sunday, April 7, throu h Sunday, April 14, 20 , as DA S OF REMEMBRAN in memory of the victims a d survivors of the Holocaust; and further affirm that as citizens of Iowa City we s ould work to promote human dignity and confront hate whenever and wherever it ccurs. Matthew J. Hayek, Signed in Iowa City, Iow; this 9th day of April, 201 City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, service to others is a hallmark of the American character, and central to how we meet our challenges; and WHEREAS, AmeriCorps and Senior Corps address the most pressing challenges facing our cities and nation, from educating students for the jobs of the 21st century and supporting veterans and military families to preserving the environment and helping communities recover from natural disasters; and WHEREAS, national service expands economic opportunity by creating more sustainable, resilient communities and providing education, career skills, and leadership abilities for those who serve; and WHEREAS, national service participants serve in more than 70,000 locations across the country, bolstering the civic, neighborhood, and faith -based organizations that are so vital to our economic and social well- being; and WHEREAS, national service represents a unique public - private partnership that invests in community solutions and leverages non - federal resources to strengthen community impact and increase the return on taxpayer dollars; and, WHEREAS, AmeriCorps members and Senior Corps volunteers demonstrate commitment, dedication, and patriotism by making an intensive commitment to service, a commitment that remains with them in their future endeavors. Now, therefore, I, Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa do hereby proclaim April 9, 2013, as National Service Recognition Day and encourage residents to recognize the positive impact of national service in our city, to thank those who serve; and to find ways to give back to their communities. _.► Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 9th day of April, 2013. ._�a City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, service to others is a hallmark of the to how we meet our challenges; and WHEREAS, AmeriCorps and Senior Corps address the ost pressing challenges facing our cities and nation, from educating students for the jobs of the 21st century and supporting veterans and military f ilies to preserving the environment and helping communities recover from tural disasters; and WHEREAS, national *vice expands economi opportunity by creating more sustainable, resilient co unities and providi g education, career skills, and leadership abilities for tho e who serve; and WHEREAS, national servi e participants rve in more than 70,000 locations across the country, bolste 'ng the ci c, neighborhood, and faith -based organizations that are so vital to our econo is and social well- being; and WHEREAS, national service reps invests in community solutions an( community impact and increase the a unique public - private partnership that iges non - federal resources to strengthen on taxpayer dollars; and, WHEREAS, AmeriCorps membe an Senior Corps volunteers demonstrate commitment, dedication, and patr' tism making an intensive commitment to service, a commitment that remai with th in their future endeavors. Now, therefore, I, Matthew J. Hayek, Ma r of the City of Iowa City, Iowa do hereby proclaim April 9, 20 , as National S rvice Reco nition Day and encourage residents to r ognize the positive imp t of national service in our city, to thank those who sere f and to find ways to give back to their communities. Mayor Signed in Iowa City, Iowa this 9th day of April, 2013, CITY OF IOWA CITY PROCLAMATION Whereas, The mission of Strive For Success (SFS) is to help at -risk yc their full potential by providing specialized academic tutoring and other services that enrich the student, family, and community; and 9& Whereas, The not for profit organization is designed and dedicated to helping at- risk youth in grades 3`d- 8th in Iowa City and surrounding communities succeed in school, life and society; and Whereas, The objectives of the program are to promote academic achievement, participate in service learning projects, enhance career development, increase self - awareness, focus on college or vocational preparation, and strengthen the family unit; and Whereas, Academic tutoring is the foundation of SFS, and is provided by well trained, licensed teachers, staff and volunteers and helps students who are behind in their reading and math skills achieve grade level proficiency; and Whereas, The program fosters community involvement through service learning projects and volunteer opportunities; and increases parent- to- child academic awareness by helping parents attend school conferences and promoting parent /child learning to increase organizational and time management skills. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim April 20, 2013, as STRIVE FOR SUCCESS DAY in Iowa City and call upon the community to acknowledge the academic, personal and social progress of the students currently enrolled in the program. �-0%�A Mayor Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 9th day of April, 2013. CITY OF IOWA CITY PROCLAMATION Whereas, The mission of Strive For Success (SFS) is to their full potential by providing specialized academic tut that enrich the student, family, and community; and 3e li at -risk youth reach and other services Whereas, The not for profit organization is design and dedicated to helping at- risk youth in grades 3rd- 8th in Iowa City and surro ding communities succeed in school, life and society; an� Whereas, The objectives oft e program are to promote academic achievement, participate in service learning pr %Jects,, enhanc career development, increase self - awareness, focus on college or vtional pre aration, and strengthen the family unit; and Whereas, Academic tutoring is the fo tion of SFS, and is provided by well trained, licensed teachers, staff and volu eers and helps students who are behind in their reading and math skills achieve a e level proficiency; and Whereas, The program fosters corn projects and volunteer opportunities; awareness by helping parents attend parent /child learning to increase org,, ty i volvement through service learning ncrea %antime parent- to- child academic 4 connces and promoting ional management skills. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Matt ew J. Hayek, May r of the City of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim April 20, 2013 as STRIVE F R SUCCES AY in Iowa City and call upon the ommunity to acknowledge the academic, personal and social progress of the stud nts currently enrolled in the program. Mayor Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 9d' day of April, 2013.