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PROCLAMATION
Whereas, September 15 through October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month,
during which Iowa City recognizes the contributions of our Hispanic and Latino/a
community members; and
Whereas, Iowa City's Hispanic and Latino/a community consists of a tapestry of
traditions and cultures from Puerto Rican, South and Central American, and other peoples
of Spanish culture or origin regardless of race; and
Whereas, this diverse community strengthens and enriches Iowa City through its
presence.
Now, therefore, 1, James A. Throgmorton, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim
September 15 - October 15, 2016 to be
National Hispanic Heritage Month
and encourage residents to recognize and celebrate the many social, economic, and
cultural ways in which Iowa City is enhanced by its Hispanic and Latino/a community.
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Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 4ch day of October, 2016
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATIO
Whereas, September 15 thro gh October 15 is National ispanic Heritage Month,
during which Iowa City recogni es the contributions of o Hispanic and Latino/a
community members; and
Whereas, Iowa City's Hispanic d Latino/a c
traditions and cultures from Puerto locan, South
of Spanish culture or origin regardle of race; ai
Whereas, this diverse community
presence.
nunity consists of a tapestry of
Central American, and other peoples
and enriches Iowa City through its
Now, therefore, I, James A.Throg on, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim
September 15 -October 15, 2016 to be
National H'spa 'c Heritage Month
and encourage residents to reco 'ze and celeb to the many social, economic, and
cultural ways in which Iowa Ci is enhanced by Hispanic and Latino/a community.
Mayor
Signed in Io City, Iowa,
this 4`s day of qctober, 2016
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, more than 30 years ago, the United Nations General Assembly took an
important step in promoting the idea that everyone deserves a decent place to live by
declaring that the first Monday in October would be World Habitat Day; and
Whereas, on Monday, Oct. 3, 2016, Habitat for Humanityjoins with our partners
around the world to rededicate ourselves to recognizing the basic right of everyone to
adequate shelter; and
Whereas, Habitat for Humanity asks everyone to join together as one global network in
communicating the message that every one of us deserves the opportunity for a better
future; and
Whereas, recognizing that a decent place to live can remove barriers to opportunity,
health and success that might have been part of a family's life for years, and in many cases
for generations; and
Whereas, driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for
Humanity has grown from a grassroots effort that began on a community farm in southern
Georgia in 1976 to a global nonprofit housing organization in nearly 1,400 communities
across the U.S. and in over 70 countries; and
Whereas, people partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they
can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and
pay an affordable mortgage.
Now, Therefore, I, James A. Throgmorton, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim
the week of October 3-7, 2016 to be
WORLD HABITAT AWARENESS WEEK
and remind the community that by supporting affordable housing, everyone can help
families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for
themselves. Through shelter, we empower.
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Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 4th day of October, 2016
City of Iowa City 10-04-16
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, more than 30 years ago, the United Nations General Assembly took an
important step in promoting the idea that everyone deserves a decent place to live by
declaring that the first Monday in October would be World Habitat Day; and
Whereas, on Monday, Oct. 3, 2016, Habitat for Humanityjoins with our partners
around the world to rededicate ourselves to recognizing the basic right of everyone to
adequate shelter; and
Whereas, Habitat for Humanity asks everyone to join toget�er as one global network in
communicating the message that ever of us deserves th opportunity for a better
future; and
Whereas, recognizing that a decent p ce to live can r move barriers to opportunity,
health and success that might have been art of a famil s life for years, and in many cases
for generations; and
Whereas, driven by the vision that ev ne ne a decent place to live, Habitat for
Humanity has grown from a grassroots effo tha began on a community farm in southern
Georgia in 1976 to a global nonprofit housin ganization in nearly 1,400 communities
across the U.S. and in over 70 countries; and
Whereas, people partner with Habitat
can call home. Habitat homeowners help
pay an affordable mortgage.
Now, Therefore, 1, James A. Tl
the week of October 3-7, 2016 to be
WORLD HA
and remind the community that
families achieve the strength, st
themselves. Through shelter,
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ity to build or improve a place they
own homes alongside volunteers and
supporting affordab]
lits and self-reliance
empower.
Mayor
of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim
NESS WEEK
tsing, everyone can help
need to build better lives for
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 4th day of October, 2016
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the city of Iowa City is committed to ensuring the safety and security of
all those living in and visiting Iowa City; and
WHEREAS, fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and
homes are the locations where people are at greatest risk from fire; and
WHEREAS, home fires killed 2,860 people in the United States in 2014, according to
the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and fire departments in the United
States responded to 366,698 home fires; and
WHEREAS, working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires in
half and three out of five home fire deaths result from fires in properties without working
smoke alarms; and
WHEREAS, half of home fire deaths result from fires reported at night between 11
p.m. and 7 a.m. when most people are asleep; and
WHEREAS, Iowa City first responders are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of
home fires and home fire injuries through prevention and protection education; and
WHEREAS, Iowa City residents are responsive to public education measures and are
able to take personal steps to increase their safety from fire, especially in their homes; and
WHEREAS, the 2016 Fire Prevention Week theme, "Don't Wait — Check the Date!
Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years" effectively serves to remind us that we need
working smoke alarms to give us the time to get out safely.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, James A. Throgmorton, Mayor of Iowa City do hereby
proclaim October 9-15, 2016, as
Fire Prevention Week
throughout the city, and urge everyone to install smoke alarms and to support the many
public safety activities and efforts during Fire Prevention Week
2016 and year-round.
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MI(yor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa
this a day of October, 2016
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION 2c
WHEREAS, the city of Iowa City is committed to ensuring the safety and security of
all those living in and visiting Iowa City; and
WHEREAS, fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and
homes are the locations where people are at greatest risk from! fire; and
WHEREAS, home fires kill d 2,860 people in the
the National Fire Protection Ass iation (NFPA), and
States responded to 366,698 hour fires; and
WHEREAS, working smoke al cut the risk
half and three out of five home fire d ths result froin
smoke alarms; and
WHEREAS, half of home fire dea
p.m. and 7 a.m. when most people are
WHEREAS, Iowa City first n
home fires and home fire injuries
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departments in the United
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fires in properties without working
fires reported at night between 11
dedicated to reducing the occurrence of
,ntion and protection education; and
WHEREAS, Iowa City residents az respo ive to public education measures and are
able to take personal steps to increase eir safe from fire, especially in their homes; and
WHEREAS, the 2016 Fire PrJe
ion Week th me, "Don't Wait —Check the Date!
Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10s" effectivel serves to remind us that we need
working smoke alarms to give usme to get out fely.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, aures A. Throgmorton\Mayor of Iowa City do hereby
proclaim October 9-15, 2016,
Fir Prevention Week
throughout the city, and ur everyone to install smoke alarms and to support the many
public safety activities and efforts during Fire Prevention Week 2016 and year-round.
Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa
this 4"' day of October, 2016
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking affects women, children and
men of all racial, cultural and economic backgrounds, causing long-term physical,
psychological and emotional harm; and
Whereas, one in three Americans have witnessed an incident of domestic violence; and
Whereas, children who experience domestic violence are at a higher risk for failure in
school, mental illness, substance abuse, suicide, and may choose violence as a way to
solve problems later in life; and
Whereas, domestic violence in rural communities exists as a hidden, silent and often
unrecognized crime that is often underreported; and
Whereas, through the inspiration, courage and persistence of victims of domestic
violence, their children and advocates, our communities are learning to recognize the
impact of violence in the home and intimate relationships; and
Whereas, the Domestic Violence Intervention Program has worked to end violence in
intimate relationships for more than 37 years through the collaborative partnerships of
advocates, volunteers, local municipalities, criminal justice, health and human services,
faith communities, business leaders and private citizens; and
Whereas, our community's achievements should be commended, we must continue our
commitment to respect and support victims of domestic violence and to prevent future
violence in our community.
Now, Therefore, 1, James A. Throgmorton, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim
October 2016 as
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
and urge our citizens to work together to eliminate domestic violence, dating violence,
and stalking from our community.
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Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 4th day of October, 2016
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking affects women, children and
men of all racial, cultural and economic backgrounds, causing long-term physical,
psychological and emotional harm; and
Whereas, one in three Americans have witnessed an
Whereas, children who experienkdomestic violence
school, mental illness, substance ab e, suicide, and may
solve problems later in life; and
Whereas, domestic violence in rural
unrecognized crime that is often unden
Whereas, through the inspiration, coura
violence, their children and advocates, our
impact of violence in the home and intimal
Whereas, the Domestic Violence In
intimate relationships for more than 37
advocates, volunteers, local municipali
faith communities, business leaders ani
Whereas, our community's
commitment to respect and su]
violence in our community.
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this 4th day of October, 2016
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