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PROCLAMATION
Whereas, water is our most valuable natural resource; and
Whereas, only tap water delivers public health protection, fire
protection, support for our economy and the quality of life we enjoy; and
Whereas, any measure of a successful society — low mortality rates,
economic growth and diversity, productivity, and public safety — are in
some way related to access to safe water; and
Whereas, we are all stewards of the water infrastructure upon which
future generations depend; and
Whereas, each citizen of our community is called upon to help protect
our source waters from pollution, to practice water conservation, and to
get involved in local water issues;
Now, therefore, I, Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor of the City of Iowa City,
Iowa do hereby proclaim the month of May 2013 to be
Drinking Water Month
Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
This 14 th day of May, 2013
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City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, water is our most valuable natural resource; and
Whereas, only tap water d .ivcrs public health protecti , fire
protection, support for our ono my and the quality o ife we enjoy; and
Whereas, any measure of a su essful society —1 mortality rates,
economic growth and diversity, oductivity, public safety — are in
some way related to access to safe ater; and
Whereas, we are all stewards of the ter nfrastructure upon which
future generations depend; and
Whereas, each citizen of our commu ity i called upon to help protect
our source waters from pollution, to ractice ater conservation, and to
get involved in local water issues;
Now, therefore, I, Matthew J. ayek, Mayor of t e City of Iowa City,
Iowa do hereby proclaim the onth of May 2013 t be
inkiife Water Month
Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iow
This 14th day of May, 20
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
PROCLAMATION
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WHEREAS, Iowa City Girls Softball has, for 40 years, been a
recreational organization dedicated to providing girls an opportunity to
learn the game of softball and to have fun playing it; and
WHEREAS, since 1973, girls from kindergarten through grade 12 have
had the opportunity to learn teamwork, demonstrate sportsmanship, and
make friends; and
WHEREAS, each year, approximately 400 girls play on more than 30
teams in five divisions (T -Ball, Primary, Intermediate, Junior, and
Senior); and
WHEREAS, more than 10,000 girls have participated in Iowa City Girls
Softball since the organization was founded; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa City community is strengthened and enhanced
through the contributions of the players, coaches, local business
sponsors, and other volunteers associated with Iowa City Girls Softball;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor of the City of Iowa
City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim the month of May 2013 to be
IOWA CITY GIRLS SOFTBALL MONTH
and call upon the community to acknowledge the success of the program
and benefit to our community.
Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 14th day of May, 2013.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
PROCLAMATIQN
WHEREAS, Iow City Girls Softball has, for 40 years, been a
recreational organi tion dedicated to provid' g girls an opportunity to
learn the game of so all and to have fun p aging it; and
WHEREAS, since 19 , girls from kind rgarten through grade 12 have
had the opportunity to le teamwork, emonstrate sportsmanship, and
make friends; and
WHEREAS, each year, apx
teams in five divisions (T -B
Senior); and
400 girls play on more than 30
Intermediate, Junior, and
WHEREAS, more than 10,00(Ygi s have participated in Iowa City Girls
Softball since the organization was founded; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa City con uni is strengthened and enhanced
through the contributions f the player coaches, local business
sponsors, and other vol eers associate with Iowa City Girls Softball;
NOW, THEREFORE I, Matthew J. Hay k, Mayor of the City of Iowa
City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim the month o May 2013 to be
IOWA CITY GIRLS SOFT ALL MONTH
and call upon the c�mmunity to acknowledge the uccess of the program
and benefit to our Community.
Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 14th day of May, 2013.
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, the bicycle is an economical, environmentally sound,
effective means of transportation, recreation, and fitness; and
Whereas, the bicycle is considered a legitimate vehicle in all 50 states
and is entitled to legal and responsible use of all public roads in Iowa,
except interstate highways; and
Whereas, increased use of the bicycle will benefit all citizens by
improving air quality, reducing traffic congestion and noise, decreasing
use of and dependence upon finite energy resources and will foster
healthy lifestyles; and
Whereas, the City of Iowa City has an ongoing commitment to
encourage bicycling as a viable mode of transportation and recreation;
and
Whereas, May 13 -17 has been declared National Bike to Work Week,
and the City of Iowa City supports bicycling to work; and
Whereas, the League of American Bicyclists has established the month
of May as National Bicycle Month.
Now, therefore, I, Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor of the City of Iowa City,
Iowa, do hereby proclaim the month of May 2013 to be
Bicycle Month
in Iowa City, and encourage all citizens to ride their bicycles to work,
to the store, to the park, and with friends and family to promote the
benefits achieved from bicycling.
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Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
This 14th day of May, 2013
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City of Iowa City
PICOCLAMATION
Whereas, the bicycle
effective means of trans
an economical,
rtation, recreati
ivironmentally sound,
and fitness; and
Whereas, the bicycle is c nsidered a 1 gitimate vehicle in all 50 states
and is entitled to legal and esponsib use of all public roads in Iowa,
except interstate highways; a d
Whereas, increased use of the IRcycle will benefit all citizens by
improving air quality, reducing Xfit, fic congestion and noise, decreasing
use of and dependence upon energy resources and will foster
healthy lifestyles; and
Whereas, the City of lo�vy City as an ongoing commitment to
encourage bicycling as a vi le mode of transportation and recreation;
and
Whereas, May 13 -17 has een declared ational Bike to Work Week,
and the City of Iowa City supports bicyclin to work; and
Whereas, the League of American Bicyclist has established the month
of May as National Bic cle Month.
Now, therefore, I, M tthew J. Hayek, Mayor o the City of Iowa City,
Iowa, do hereby proc aim the month of May 2013 o be
Bicycle Month
in Iowa City, and ncourage all citizens to ride their bi cles to work,
to the store, to th park, and with friends and family to p mote the
benefits achieve from bicycling.
Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
This 14th day of May, 2013
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, a scald injury occurs when contact with hot liquid or ste
damages layers of the skin, and
Whereas, nearly half of all burn injuries treated in hospital emergency
departments, and a third of admissions to burn centers are scald injuries, and
Whereas, the most frequent scald injury victims are young children, older
adults and persons with disabilities, and
Whereas, common sources of scald burns involve everyday occurrences, such
as spilled hot beverages, cooking spills, and hot tap water, and
Whereas, scalding injuries can be prevented by increasing public awareness
of the need to create safety zones and provide appropriate supervision to
household members who are at greatest risk of scald injuries, and
Whereas, public awareness can also reduce the impact of scald injuries by
communicating the need to call 911 and seek medical treatment immediately
after an injury, and
Whereas, emergency responders in Iowa City encourage greater public
awareness of scald injury causes, and support injury prevention efforts,
Now, therefore, I, Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa
do hereby proclaim the month May 2013 to be
Scald Injury Awareness Month
throughout the city, and I urge all the residents of Iowa City to safeguard
themselves and their families from scald injuries year- round.
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
This 14th day of May, 2013
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City f Iowa City tY
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, a scald injury occurs when contact with hot liquid or
damages layers of the skin, end /
Whereas, nearly half of all b rn injuries treated in hospita emergency
departments, and a third of ad fissions to burn centers ar scald injuries, and
Whereas, the most frequent sca d injury victims are ung children, older
adults and persons with disabiliti s, and
Whereas, common sources of sca1V burns invol e everyday occurrences, such
as spilled hot beverages, cooking s ills, and hgf tap water, and
Whereas, scalding injuries can be
of the need to create safety zones
household members who are at arf
Whereas, public awareness can also
communicating the need to call 911/1
after an injury, and /
[ by increasing public awareness
.e appropriate supervision to
of scald injuries, and
the impact of scald injuries by
medical treatment immediately
Whereas, emergency responders in Iowa ity encourage greater public
awareness of scald injury causes, and supp rt injury prevention efforts,
Now, therefore, I, Matthew' J. Hayek, May,
do hereby proclaim the month May 2013 to
Scald /'Injury Aware
of the City of Iowa City, Iowa
throughout the city, and I urge all the residents o
themselves and them families from scald injuries
i
Mayor
s Month
owa City to safeguard
far- round.
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
This 14th day of May, 2013