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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Juneteenth National Freedom Day celebrates the day of June 19, 1865,
when Major General Gordon Granger led Union soldiers into Galveston, Texas, bringing
news that the Civil War had ended and that the Emancipation Proclamation declared all
slaves to be free; and
WHEREAS, in Texas and throughout the South, Juneteenth celebrations began on
June 19th of each year — consisting of prayer services, inspirational speeches, readings of
the Emancipation Proclamation, food, games, and dances; and
WHEREAS, in 1997, during the 105th US Congress, House Joint Resolution 56 and
Senate Joint Resolution 11 were passed, officially recognizing Juneteenth as the
Independence Day Observance of Americans of African descent; and
WHEREAS, Juneteenth reflects our community's deep belief in liberty and equality
for all individuals, as all benefit from a greater understanding and appreciation of the
experiences of others; and
WHEREAS, Juneteenth commemorates the, strength and resolve of African-
Americans throughout our history, and is an opportunity to celebrate African-American
culture, art, history, and achievement; and
WHEREAS, "Celebrating Juneteenth: Commemorating the End of Slavery", a
community celebration with games, activities, food, and prizes as well as a health and
financial wellness fair, will be held at Robert A. Lee Recreational Center, 220 S. Gilbert
Street, on June 27, 2015, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby
recognize June 19, 2015 to be
Juneteenth National Freedom Day
in Iowa City, and I call this observance to the attention of all community members.
WOMMM
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 16th day of June, 2015.
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Juneteenth National Freedom Day celebrat s the day of June 19, 1865,
when Major General Gordo ranger led Union soldiers i o Galveston, Texas, bringing
news that the Civil War had a ded and that the Emancip ion Proclamation declared all
slaves to be free; and
WHEREAS, in Texas and t oughout the South, uneteenth celebrations began on
June 19t" of each year — consisti g of prayer servi s, inspirational speeches, readings of
the Emancipation Proclamation, f od, gam/anances;and
WHEREAS, in 1997, during th 105th gress, House Joint Resolution 56 and
Senate Joint Resolution I 1 were pas ed, ofecognizing Juneteenth as the
Independence Day Observance of ericarican descent; and
WHEREAS, Juneteenth reflects o r mmunity's deep belief in liberty and equality
for all individuals, as all benefitAYenrt;and
ter understanding and appreciation of the
experiences of others; and
WHEREAS, Juneteenth comthe strength and resolve of African-
Americans throughout our histoopportunity to celebrate African-American
culture, art, history, and achieve
WHEREAS, "Celebratin uneteenth: C int
community celebration with ames, activities, fc
financial wellness fair, wil a held at Robert
Street, on June 27, 2015, om 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
iemorating the End of Slavery", a
od, and prizes as well as a health and
Lee Recreational Center, 220 S. Gilbert
NOW, THE JF RE, I, Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby
recognize June !��,2 5 to be
Jun teenth National 1 eedom Day
in Iowa City, an I call this observance to the attention of all community members.
Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 160' day of June, 2015.
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed on July 26, 1990, to
ensure the civil rights of individuals with disabilities; and
Whereas, Iowa City, Iowa, affirms the principals of equality and inclusion for persons
with disabilities as set forth for the State of Iowa and embodied in the ADA, the laws of
the State of Iowa, and ordinances of Iowa City; and
Whereas, numerous organizations in Iowa City work with constituents and
communities to bring forth the promise of hope and freedom that is envisioned by the
passage of the ADA; and
Whereas, July 25, 2015, celebrates the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with
Disabilities Act; and
Whereas, on July 25, 2015, a Johnson County ADA celebration event, "Celebrating 25
Years of Removing Barriers and Empowering People," will be held at the Iowa City Ped
Mall from 11 a.m. — 2p.m.
Now, therefore, 1, Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor of Iowa City, proclaim July 25, 2015, as
Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day
and urge community members to participate in activities that celebrate and honor the
spirit of the act.
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa
this 16th day of June, 2015.
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
ensure the civil rights of indi}duals with disabilities; and
on July 26, 1990, to
Whereas, Iowa City, 101
o , affirms the principals of uality and inclusion for persons
with disabilities as set forthfyr the State of Iowa and mbodied in the ADA, the laws of
the State of Iowa, and ordinan s of Iowa City; and
Whereas, numerous organi tions in low City work with constituents and
communities to bring forth the p mise of hop and freedom that is envisioned by the
passage of the ADA; and
Whereas, July 25, 2015,
Disabilities Act; and
Whereas, on July 25, 2015, a JohnsCc
Years of Removing Barriers and o `
Emp wori
Mall from 11 a.m. — 2p.m.
25th Anniversary of the Americans with
ty ADA celebration event, "Celebrating 25
People," will be held at the Iowa City Ped
Now, therefore, I, Matthew J. ayek, Mayor of Iowa City, proclaim July 25, 2015, as
Americans with isabilities Act Awareness Day
and urge community member to participate in activities that celebrate and honor the
spirit of the act. '\
Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, I
this 16th day of June„
L
15.