HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-05-05 ProclamationItem Number: 2.a.
CITY OIF IOWA CITY
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May 5, 2020
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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month proclamation
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month was first proposed as a
commemorative week by Rep. Frank Horton of New York, and signed into law by
President Jimmy Carter, with the week's first recognition being in 1979, but was amended
to its present form of an annual celebratory month in 1992; and
Whereas, the term "Asian Pacific" is very broad and includes many peoples and
cultures, from the entire Asian continent to the Pacific Island groups of Micronesia,
Melanesia, and Polynesia, and thus encompasses diverse populations within one group
designation; and
Whereas, the contributions Americans of Asian and Pacific Island heritage have made
to this society are too many and varied to list comprehensively, but include Chinese
Steven Chu, who built a device to measure gravity while still in high school, went on to
win the Nobel Prize in physics, and is now Director of the Berkeley National Laboratory;
Taiwanese Yo Yo Ma, a musical prodigy who made his debut at Carnegie Hall at the age
of 9 and has earned more than a dozen Grammy Awards; Vietnamese Maya Lin, who at
age 21 and still a student at Yale, won the design contest for the Vietnam Veterans
Memorial in Washington D.C., and less than a decade later, designed the Civil Rights
Memorial in Montgomery, Alabama; and
Whereas, in our current fight against the pandemic COVID-19 pandemic, we must
condemn the racism and xenophobia some have displayed against people of Asian and
Pacific Islander heritage, since viruses know no nationality or race, are able to emerge in
humans in a variety of ways, and should not be attributed to any nationality or location;
and
Whereas, as the trans -continental railroad, built by over 12,000 Chinese laborers,
physically united this country 151 years ago, so should we now unite in spirit and
celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of people of Asian and Pacific Islander
heritage rather than succumbing to irrational fear;
Now, therefore, I, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim the month
of May 2020 to be
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
B ce Teague, ayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 5th day of May 2020.
CITY OIF IOWA CITY
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May 5, 2020
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National Police Week proclamation
Item Number: 2.b.
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, in 1962 President John Kennedy set aside this week to pay tribute to the law
enforcement officers of this nation, and to memorialize those who have fallen in the line
of duty; and
Whereas, the police officers and their support staff in Iowa City work with courage
and dedication to enforce the laws fairly, to reduce crime and violence, and in general to
improve the quality of life for everyone in this community; and
Whereas, the dedicated men and women who have chosen Law Enforcement as a
career often face unknown or extraordinary risk and danger in preserving our freedom
and security; and
Whereas, these women and men are fathers and mothers, sisters and brothers, sons and
daughters, and so we give gratitude to their families for supporting them in their career;
and
Whereas, officers of the Iowa City Police Department play a growing role as ones who
promote harmony and mutual respect among citizens in an increasingly diverse
population; and
Whereas, as we wish to give everyone an opportunity to appreciate and thank the men
and women of the Iowa City Police Department who dedicate their lives to public service.
Now, therefore, I, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim the week
of May 10-16, 2020 to be
National Police Week
in Iowa City and urge all citizens to participate fully in this observance.
Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 5`s day of May 2020
CITY OIF IOWA CITY
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May 5, 2020
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National Public Works Week proclamation
Item Number: 2.c.
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, the staff of the Iowa City Public Works Department focus on infrastructure,
facilities, and services that are of vital importance to a sustainable and resilient
community and to the public health, high quality of life and well-being of the City of
Iowa City; and
Whereas, these infrastructure, facilities and services could not be provided without the
dedicated efforts of our public works professionals who are responsible for maintaining,
improving and protecting our transportation, water supply, water treatment and solid
waste systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential for our
community members; and
Whereas, it is in the public interest for the community members and civic leaders in
Iowa City to gain knowledge of and maintain a progressive interest and understanding of
the importance of public works and public works programs; and
Whereas, the year 2020 marks the 60`s annual National Public Works Week sponsored
by the American Public Works Association and it should be recognized as "The Rhythm
of Public Works".
Now, therefore, I, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim the week
of May 17 to May 23, 2020 to be
National Public Works Week
in Iowa City and urge all community members and civic organizations to acquaint
themselves with the issues involved in providing our public works and to recognize the
contributions which public works professionals make every day to our health, safety,
comfort and quality of life.
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 5th day of May 2020