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City of Iowa City
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, James A. Throgmorton, Mayor, do hereby proclaim
the month of February 2016 to be
Black History Month
in Iowa City, and urge all public officials, educators and members of the
community to observe this month with appropriate programs,
ceremonies, and activities.
Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 16 th day of February,
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, James A. Throgmorton, Mayor of Iowa City, do
hereby proclaim the week of February 22nd , 2016 to be
SER TOMA'S FREEDOM WEEK
in Iowa City and urge the community to support the objectives of this
program.
M or
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 16th day of February, 2016
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
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Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 16th day of February, 20 If