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November 2, 2020
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Injury Prevention Day proclamation
Item Number: 2.a.
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, injuries are the leading cause of death and disability to U.S. children 1 to 18
years -old; and
Whereas, unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death for children in the state;
and
Whereas, while the number of injuries and deaths vary across the state, every city in
Iowa is impacted by these events; and
Whereas, many of these injuries and deaths are preventable with the use of injury
prevention education and equipment and the implementation of strong legislation; and
Whereas, hospitals, state agencies, city government, community organizations, and
other partners are crucial in promoting safe practices; and
Whereas, the City of Iowa City is committed to promoting efforts in reducing injuries
among children.
Now, Therefore, I Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim November
18th, 2020 to be
Injury Prevention Day
in Iowa City and urge all residents to participate in activities that help educate and
promote the importance of pediatric injury prevention.
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa
this 20th day of October 2020.
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Signed in Iowa City, Iowa
this 20th day of October 2020.