HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-03-03 ProclamationINCITY OE IOWA CITY
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March 3, 2020
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Special Olympics Month proclamation
Item Number: 4.a.
City of Iowa City
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, 1, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim the
month of March 2020 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 3rd day of March 2020
INCITY OE IOWA CITY
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March 3, 2020
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Bruce Aune Day proclamation
Item Number: 4.b.
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
w nereas, Bruce Aune has spent the past 34 years earning the trust and loyalty of
eastern Iowa television viewers as the evening news anchor at KCRG-TV9 in Cedar
Rapids; and
Whereas, Bruce Aune has delivered breaking news, good news and heart -wrenching
news with the compassion and professionalism of the highest journalistic standards; and
Whereas, Bruce Anne's unwavering commitment to his craft has helped shape
countless journalists who have worked with Bruce in the newsroom; and
Whereas, Bruce Anne has traveled the world and seen the mightiest to the weakest of
humanity, while always demonstrating the ability to tell the story with accuracy, fairness,
and empathy; and
Whereas, the Iowa Broadcast News Association honored Bruce Aune with its highest
individual award, the prestigious Jack Shelley Award; and
Whereas, Bruce Aune has been a true treasure to eastern Iowans who have graciously
welcomed him into their living rooms to deliver the news.
Now, therefore, I, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim March
3rd, 2020 to be
Bruce Aune Day
and urge all citizens to take part in recognizing and honoring the many contributions that
Bruce Aune has made to our community and wish him the best on his retirement.
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 3rd day of March 2020.
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CITY OE IOWA CITY
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March 3, 2020
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International Women's Day proclamation
Item Number: 4.c.
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
♦r nvreas, in 1911, hiternadonal Women's Day was first honored in Austria, Denmark,
Germany and Switzerland, when more than one million women and men attended rallies
campaigning for women's rights to work, vote, be trained, and hold public office, as well as an
end to gender discrimination; and
Whereas, in 1977, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution calling on
member states to proclaim a day for women's rights and intemational peace; and
Whereas, following the United Nation's lead, each year the U.S. President issues a
proclamation calling for observance of March as National Women's History Month, and issues a
separate proclamation on International Women's Day, March 8; and
Whereas, a gender wage gap persists for women who hold full-time, year-round jobs in the
United States, regardless of industry and education, and this gender wage gap is significantly
greater for women of color; and
Whereas, in the United States, mothers are breadwinners in half of families with children
under 18, yet mothers with full-time, year-round jobs are paid an average of 71 cents for every
dollar paid to fathers, and this wage gap is significantly greater for women of color; and
Whereas, women continue to be underrepresented in Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics fields; and
Whereas, International Women's Day is an opportunity to recognize, reflect on, and celebrate
the progress made to advance women's equality; and
Whereas, International Women's Day is also an opportunity to recommit to the cause of
equality and expanded opportunities for women.
Now, therefore, 1, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim March 8, 2020, to
be
International Women's Day
Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 3rd day of March 2020.
INCITY OE IOWA CITY
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March 3, 2020
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Census Day proclamation
Item Number: 4.d.
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, every ten years, the U.S. Census Bureau is required by the U.S. Constitution to conduct a
count of the population and provide a historic opportunity to help shape the foundation of our society and
play an active role in American democracy; and
Whereas, Census data determines seats in the United States House of Representatives, as well as
redistricting of state legislature, county and city councils, and voting districts; and
Whereas, Census data is vital to our community because the Iowa Legislative Services Agency says over
$13.7 billion dollars in federal funding annually goes to Iowa hospitals, fire departments, schools, and
roads, through the funding of 316 federal programs from which Iowa Citians may benefit; and
Whereas, an accurate count of people living in Iowa City exponentially creates value, secures direct
financial and community benefits for our residents over the next ten years, and is critical to planning for
future growth, development, and social needs of Iowa City; and
Whereas, Census information is used only for statistical purposes, remains confidential and securely
encrypted for decades, and federal law prohibits any public or private agency from gaining access to any
individual's personal data, including local landlords, law enforcement, DHS, the FBI, CIA, or ICE; and
Whereas, our local service organizations, schools, and businesses are supportive of the efforts and
outcomes of the Census and have been partnering with the Iowa City Area Regional Census Complete
Count Committee of volunteers, to educate, encourage, and enable greater access and Census
participation by all community members; and
Whereas, for the first time ever, residents will be able to respond to the Census online and by telephone,
in a variety of language and accessibility needs, in addition to traditional response by paper mailing; and
Whereas, the United States Census Bureau will be mailing information residents need to participate in
the Census beginning the week of March 12, 2020, and
Whereas, all persons living in the household on April 1, 2020, including adults, students, and young
children, should be counted in the Census regardless of nationality or living situation, where they are
from, what language they speak, or their citizenship status;
Now, therefore, I, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby declare that Iowa City will observe
April 1, 2020 as
Census Day
I encourage all residents to respond, stand and be counted, with the confidence that their information will
be securely protected and that they are helping build th re of their community.
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Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 3rd day of March 2020