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PROCLAMATION
Whereas, Special Olympians have a strong desire to compete and
win; and
Whereas, Special Olympians know that bravery is measured in
setting goals and attempting to reach them; and
Whereas, Special Olympians recognize the joy, pride and self-
worth, humility and disappointment, inherent in organized competition;
and
Whereas, Special Olympians appreciate the benefits that healthy
competition and physical activity can bring; and
Whereas, Special Olympians give the entire community a chance
to gather and share in their spirit of accomplishment.
Now, therefore, I, James A. Throgmorton, Mayor of Iowa City,
do hereby proclaim the month of March 2018 to be
Special Olympics Month
in the City of Iowa City and urge all citizens to commend and support the
activities of the Special Olympics.
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Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 6t' day of March, 2018
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Sarge and Eunice Shriver founded Special Olympics in 1968 with less than 100
participants in the first competition. SOI has served Iowans with intellectual disabilities
for 50 years and in 2017 Iowa Special Olympics provided training and competition in 22
sports to over 13,000 athletes from across Iowa's 99 counties.
Mid -Winter Tournament March 9th (Banquet) & 10th (Competition)
Celebrating our 30' year in Iowa City.
The Mid -Winter Tournament will bring over 1150 Special Olympic Athletes & their
coaches to the IC area to compete in: Basketball, Basketball Skills, Cheerleading,
Gymnastics and Power Lifting.
Once the athletes arrive in Iowa City all their expenses are covered
through the proceeds of our fundraising events, all funds raised in this area are
used to offset expenses for the Mid -Winter Tournament. Ours is the only event fully
funded, second largest event in Iowa, Summer Games in Ames has over 2,000 athletes
competing. Dubuque Winter games held in January —450 athletes.
1. Polar Plunge April 14 Noon Coralville Reservoir -Law Enforcement
Torch Run, area Law Enforcement, U of I Sororities and Fraternities,
area Companies, Businesses, High Schools and many groups from the
General Public.
3. Swing with the Celebrities Golf Tournament in conjunction with
Iowa Football @ Brown Deer Golf Course, June 2018
Iowa City Council gives our Special Olympics Athletes the recognition
they so deserve, by making March "Special Olympics Month. "
Athletes accepting proclamation:
Laurie Ruth, Sandy Slezak, Kristin Knebel, Sherry McKee
Special Olympics Oath
Let me win, but if I can not win, Let me be brave in the attempt.