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PROCLAMATION
Whereas, our founding fathers, in order to secure the blessings of
liberty for themselves and their posterity, did ordain and establish a
Constitution for the United States of America, and
Whereas, it is of the greatest importance that all citizens fully understand
the provisions and principles contained in the Constitution in order
to effectively support, preserve and defend it against all enemies; and
Whereas, the two hundred twenty second anniversary of the signing of
the Constitution provides an historic opportunity for all Americans
to remember the achievements of the Framers of the Constitution, and the
rights, privileges, and responsibilities afforded to us in this unique
document; and
Whereas, the independence guaranteed to American citizens, whether by
birth or naturalization, should be remembered,
Now, therefore, I, Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor of the City of Iowa
City, Iowa do hereby proclaim the week of September 17 -23, 2013, to be
Constitution Week
in Iowa City and urge all citizens to reflect during that week on the
many benefits of our Federal Constitution and the privileges and
responsibilities of American citizenship.
Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 17th day of September, 2013.
City of Iowa City
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PROCLAMATION
ereas, our founding fathers, in order to secure th7fl6ssings of
ty- f themselves and their posterity, did ordain d establish a
ititution for the United States of America, and
ereas, it is of the greatest importance that a itizens fully understand
the ovisions and principles contained in t Constitution in order
to of `ctively support, preserve and defend it a mst all enemies; and
Where , the two hundred twenty si
the Constif4tign provides an historic
to remember4he� achievements of the F
rights, privileges, 'nd responsibilities
document; and
Whereas, the independence guar to
birth or naturalization, should be rqtnem
�o anniversary of the signing of
0 ortunity for all Americans
ers of the Constitution, and the
afforded to us in this unique
ed to American citizens, whether by
bered,
Now, therefore, I, Matthe J. Hayek, Mayor of the City of Iowa
City, Iowa do hereby proclaim ;e, ek of September 17 -23, 2013, to be
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Constitution eek
in Iowa City an urge all citizens to reflect ,�� uring that week on the
many benefits g our "Federal Constitution and t e privileges and
responsibilitie of American citizenship.
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Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 17th day of September, 2013.
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, the national observation of Hispanic Heritage Month was initiated in
1968 as National Hispanic Heritage Week, and begins on September 15, the
anniversary of independence for five Latin America countries —Costa Rica, El
Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition Mexico declared its
independence on September 16 and Chile on September 18;
Whereas, the celebration expanded to 30 days in 1988 ending on October 15; and
Whereas, by increasing awareness, highlighting commonalities, and promoting
understanding we can further appreciate the contributions that Latinos make within
our society.
Now, therefore, I, Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa do
hereby proclaim September 16 - October 15, 2013 to be
National Hispanic Heritage Month
and encourage citizens to share, explore and learn more about the rich cultural,
political and historical perspectives and the social and economic impact of Latinos in
this community.
Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa
this 17th day of September, 2013.
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, the national obs ation of Hispanic Heritage Month was initiated in
1968 as National Hispanic He itage Week, d begins on September 15, the
anniversary of independence f five Latin erica countries —Costa Rica, El
Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicara a. In addition Mexico declared its
independence on September 16 anti Chile on eptember 18;
Whereas, the celebration expande�to 30 c ays in 1988 ending October 15; and
Whereas, by increasing awareness, highli hting commonal es, and promoting
understanding we can further appreciate t e c ntributions that Latinos make within
our society.
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Now, therefore, I, Matthew J. Hayek, or of tie City of Iowa City, Iowa do
hereby proclaim September 16 - October 15, 13; tO be
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National His * rita a Month
and encourage citizens to share, exp re and learn\m e about the rich cultural,
political and historical perspectiv an the social and conomic impact of Latinos in
this community.
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Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa
this 17th day of September, 2013.
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, the tional observation of Hispanic Heritage onth was initiated in
1968 as National Hi anic Heritage Week, and begins September 15, the
anniversary of indepe ence for five Latin America tries--Costa Rica, El
Salvador, Guatemala, duras, and Nicaragua; d
Whereas, Mexico declar its independ ce on September 16 and Chile on
September 18 of 1968 and th celebrati expanded to 30 days in 1988 ending on
October 15; and
Whereas, by increArh ighlighting commonalities, and promoting
understanding we can e the contributions that Latinos make within
our society.
Now, therefore, , Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa do
hereby proclaim Sept r 5, 2013 to be
tional Hispanic\Heritage Month
and encoura a citizens to share, explore and le ore about the rich cultural,
political an ,A historical perspectives and the social d economic impact of Latinos in
this co 'ty.
Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa
this 17th day of September, 2013.
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, Iowa City holds the health and safety of its young adults as a chief
concern; and text messaging is the main mode of communication for most
American teenagers with half of all teens sending between 21 and 70 texts a day;
and
Whereas, 90% of American teenagers expect a reply to a text message within
five minutes; and texting takes one's eyes off the road for an average of five
seconds; and
Whereas, in an AT &T survey, 43% of American teenage drivers admitted to
texting while driving even though 97% know it is dangerous; and
Whereas, a Virginia Tech study showed those who send text messages while
driving are 23 times more likely to crash; and a driver that sends a text message
while driving not only jeopardizes his or her safety, but also the safety of the
passengers, pedestrians and other drivers; and
Whereas, the " Texting & Driving -It Can Wait" program can literally save lives
throughout our City, State and Country.
Now, therefore, I, Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa
do hereby proclaim September 19, 2013 to be
No Text On Board — Pledge Day
in Iowa City and urges all citizens to join in on this day to stop texting and
driving.
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa
this 17th day of September, 2013
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, Iowa City holds the health and safety of its young
concern; and text messaging is the main mode of communicati
American teenager with half of all teens sending between 2 ]/
and l
as a chief
for most
.70 texts a day;
Whereas, 90% of erican teenagers expect a reply to a text message within
five minutes; and textink takes one's eyes off the roa or an average of five
seconds; and
Whereas, in an AT &T su ey, 43% of American teenage drivers admitted to
texting while driving even tho gh 97% know if is dangerous; and
Whereas, a Virginia Tech study�howred/those who send text messages while
driving are 23 times more likely to' ras and a driver that sends a text message
while driving not only jeopardizes hsr her safety, but also the safety of the
passengers, pedestrians and other dr' s; and
Whereas, the " Texting & Drivig -It Can Wait" program can literally save lives
throughout our City, State and Country.
Now, therefore, I, Matt w J. Hayek, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa
do hereby proclaim Septe ber 19, 2013 to be
No Tex On Board — Pytedge Day
in Iowa City and ges all citizens to join in on this'day to stop texting and
driving.
Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa
this 17th day of September, 2013
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
nerica's system of public lands includes parks, unique lands
IUIUb�b, W11Ullle refuges, historic trails, natural streams and wetlands, nature centers,
community gardens and other landmarks throughout the nation that individually and
collectively represent our shared irreplaceable national resources; and
Whereas, public lands promote civic ideals that include shared stewardship
recognition of public ownership; and
Whereas, recreation opportunities offered by public lands help families and
individuals lead an active lifestyle and reduce the incidence of childhood obesity; and
Whereas, land conservation efforts improve access to public lands for urban
residents and work to break down the barriers that prevents Americans from actively
utilizing their public lands; and
Whereas, a collaboration among residents and community leaders improves the
condition of publicly held lands for the greater enjoyment of all; and
Whereas, this is the nation's largest, single -day volunteer effort for public lands
and has become an annual celebration for local participation on publicly held lands.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Matt Hayek, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, does
hereby proclaim September 28, 2013 as the
201h Anniversary of National Public Lands Day
and call upon the people of Iowa City to recognize and participate in the special
observance.
Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa
this 17th day of September, 2013
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
merica's system of public lands includes parks, unique landscapes,
1U.MbLb, W11U11 refuges, historic trails, natural streams and wetlands, nature centers,
community gardens and other landmarks throughout the nation that individually and
collectively represent our shared irreplaceable national resources; and
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Whereas, public lands promote civic ideals that include shared stewardship
recognition of public o nership; and
Whereas, recreation op rtunities offered by public lands �lp families and
individuals lead an active li style and reduce the incidence of childhood obesity; and
Whereas, land conservation a orts improve access Opublic lands for urban
residents and work to break do the barriers that prevents Americans from actively
utilizing their public lands; and
Whereas, a collaboration among r
condition of publicly held lands for
Whereas, this is the nation's
and has become an annual celel
I community leaders improves the
enjoyment of all; and
sile -day volunteer effort for public lands
for cal participation on publicly held lands.
NOW, THEREFORE, I Matt Hayek,
hereby proclaim September 8, 2013 as the
201hAnnive
and call upon the
observance. ,
ary of Nation
of the City of Iowa City, does
Public Lands Day
of Iowa City to recognize and participate in the special
Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa
this 17th day of September, 2013