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PROCLAMATION
Whereas, much of the history of Iowa City's honor, strength and stature can be
attributed to the diversity of cultures and traditions that are celebrated by the residents of
this great community; and
Whereas, African Americans have played significant roles in the history of Iowa City
and the state of Iowa's economic, cultural, spiritual and political development while
working tirelessly to maintain and promote their culture and history; and
Whereas, Black History Month was formally adopted to honor and affirm the
importance of Black History throughout our American experience; and
Whereas, during Black History Month all are encouraged to reflect on past successes
and challenges of African Americans and look to the future to continue to improve
society so that we live up to the ideals of freedom, equality and justice;
Now, Therefore, I, Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor of Iowa city, do hereby proclaim the
month of February 2015 to be
National African American History Month
in Iowa City, and urge all public officials, educators, librarians, and members of the
community to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
Matthew J. Njayek
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 9th day of February, 2015
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, much of the histt of Iowa City's honor, strength and stature can be
attributed to the diversity of cVltures and traditions that arecelebrated by the residents of
this great community; and
Whereas, African Americans ave played significant ro es in the history of Iowa City
and the state of Iowa's economi cultural, spiritual and olitical development while
working tirelessly to maintain an promote their cultur and history; and
Whereas, Black History Monthas formally ad/ted to honor and affirm the
importance of Black History through ut our Amer an experience; and
Whereas, during Black History Mo th all ar { encouraged to reflect on past successes
and challenges of African Americans a d loo to the future to continue to improve
society so that we live up to the ideals ok fre¢dom, equality and justice;
Now, Therefore, I, Matthew J
month of February 2015 to be
National African A
Mayor of Iowa city, do hereby proclaim the
rican History Month
in Iowa City, and urge all public officials, e ucators, librarians, and members of the
community to observe this month with appropriaty programs, ceremonies, and activities.
Matthew J. Hayek
Signed inlowa City, Iowa,
this 9th day .f February, 2015
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City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Sertoma International, a civic organization, the motto
of which is "Service to Mankind," has adopted a Freedom Week
program dedicated to the emphasis of the values and responsibilities of
people in a democracy, and
WHEREAS, Sertoma International has promoted the distribution of
copies of the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence
throughout its entire membership of Clubs, and
WHEREAS, the Old Capitol Sertoma Club supports Freedom Week
through its National Heritage Essay Contest, an essay contest for
eighth Grade students in Johnson County designed to emphasize and
educate students on our government and the responsibilities of citizens
in a democracy, and
WHEREAS, it seems proper and fitting to accord official recognition
to Sertoma's Freedom Week.
NOW, Therefore, I, Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby
proclaim the week of February 16th, 2015 to be
SER TOMA'S FREEDOM WEEK
in Iowa City and urge the citizens of this City to support the objectives of this
program.
Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 9th day of February, 2015
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Sertoma International, a civic organization, the motto
of which is "Service to Mankind," has adopted a Free om Week
program dedicated to the emphasis of the values and sponsibilities of
people in a democracy, and
WHEREAS, Sertoma Intern ti
copies of the Bill of Rights and
throughout its entire membership
WHEREAS, the Old Capitol S
through its National Heritage Essa
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educate students on our government
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this 9th ky of February, 2015