HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-12-16 ProclamationCity of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, for thirty years Rick Fosse has served the community of Iowa City w
expertise, and an unwavering positive attitude; and
WHEREAS, as City Engineer and as Public Works Director, Mr. Fosse always made sure the
residents and visitors of Iowa City have clean drinking water, reliable streets and sidewalks, empty trash
and recycle bins, leafless yards, and flushing toilets; and
WHEREAS, notable accomplishments in Mr. Fosse's tenure include the construction of a state of the
art water treatment plant, Iowa Avenue and downtown streetscape improvements, the recently completed
south wastewater treatment plant, and the planning of numerous other projects yet to come; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Fosse's meticulous capital project planning and superb presentation skills have
helped numerous City Councils make informed decisions on hundreds of millions of dollars of
community projects; and
WHEREAS, it is my understanding that Microsoft has pledged to rename its next release of
Powerpoint "Fossepoint" in honor of Rick's skill in and passion for this medium, and in fact plans may be
in the works for the Richard A. Fosse Experiential Powerpoint Museum and Visitors Center; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Fosse has protected Iowa Citians and helped them rebuild from both natural and
man-made disasters including floods, tornados, straight-line winds, and, on occasion, 1.3 million
smoldering tires; and
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City is a proud university town uniquely positioned to bestow the
honors of fictional diplomas, even to graduates of rival universities with nicknames celebrating the very
natural disasters from which our residents seek protection.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor of the City of Iowa City hereby confer the
honorary degree of Master of Disaster (Relief) to the Honorable Richard A. Fosse for his guidance
through many catastrophes and for always getting us back to dry land. I urge the residents of Iowa City
to join me in expressing our sincere appreciation for Rick's leadership and dedication to his community:
Iowa City owes him a debt of gratitude. Rick, we thank you an � will miss you dearly.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
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Council Member Terry D(kens, Council Member
cil Member Michelle Payne, Co cil Member
JiAv4hro2morton, Courrtil Member
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 16 day of December, 2014.
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