HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-06-02 ProclamationCity of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the American Cancer Fund for Children and Kids Cancer Connection
report cancer is the leading cause of death by disease among U.S. children between
infancy and age 15. This tragic disease is detected in nearly 15,000 of our country's young
people each and every year; and
WHEREAS, one in five of our nation's children loses his or her battle with cancer.
Many infants, children and teens will suffer from long-term effects of comprehensive
treatment, including secondary cancers; and
WHEREAS, the American Cancer Fund for Children, Inc. and Kids Cancer
Connection, Inc. are dedicated to helping these children and their families; and
WHEREAS, the American Cancer Fund for Children and Kids Cancer Connection
provide a variety of vital patient psychosocial services to children undergoing cancer
treatment at participating hospitals throughout the country, thereby enhancing the quality
of life for these children and their families; and
WHEREAS, the American Cancer Fund for Children and Kids Cancer Connection
also sponsor Courageous Kid Recognition Award presentations, community Get Well
cards and hospital celebrations in honor of a child's determination and bravery to fight the
battle against childhood cancer.
Now, Therefore, I, Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim
June 7-13, 2015 as
Childhood Cancer Awareness Week
in Iowa Citv and hereby urge all citizens to participate fully in this observance.
Mayor
► City, Iowa,
F June, 2015
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
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this 2nd day of June, 2015
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of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim
urge all citizens to participate
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in this observance.
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people
across the nation celebrate their pride in their culture and
community in the month of June; and
Whereas, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people
in the Iowa City community will celebrate Pride Day in June;
and
Whereas, the Iowa City community is strengthened and
enhanced through the contributions of all its diverse citizens;
Now, therefore, I, Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor of the
City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim June 2015 to be
Pride Month
Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 2nd day of June, 2015.
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people
across the nationcelebrate their pride in their culture and
community in the (month of June; and
Whereas, lesbin, gay, bisexi
in the Iowa City co unity will
and
Whereas, the Iowa City �'or.
enhanced through the co ribgion
Now, therefore, I,
City of Iowa City, Iowa, A
Signed in Iowa/City, Iowa,
this 2ad day of une, 2015.
and transgendered people
.ebrate Pride Day in June;
nunity is strengthened and
of all its diverse citizens;
J. Hayek, Mayor of the
proclaim June 2015 to be
onth