HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-12-01 ProclamationINCITY OE IOWA CITY
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December 1, 2020
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Human Rights Day proclamation
Item Number: 2.a.
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, the United Nations is an ihtemational organization founded in 1945, consisting of
193 Member States, dedicated to maintaining international peace and security, promoting
development, providing humanitarian aid, upholding international law, protecting human rights,
and promoting democracy; and
Whereas, on December 10, 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights; and
Whereas, at that time, the Cold War had begun, the world was still recovering from World
War II, the Korean Conflcit was brewing, and the United Nations recognized the need to declare
all humans, regardless of any factors that separate them, share fundamental rights; and
Whereas, humanity is now engaged in a war against a common enemy, a virus that knows no
national boundaries; and
Whereas, "Recover Better: Stand Up for Human Rights," the United Nations' theme for
recognizing this day in 2020, reflects the need to center human rights in recovery efforts; and
Whereas, COVID-19 has functioned as yet another lens through which entrenched systemic
inequalities, exclusion, and discrimination are exposed; and
Whereas, Human Rights Day is an opportunity to reaffirm the importance of transformative
action in building a world that fosters more humane, resilient and just societies; and
Whereas, all Iowa Citians can do their part to "Recover Better" by wearing masks, supporting
health care workers, donating to organizations that support those who have lost jobs and health
during the pandemic, shopping at local small businesses, and following local, state, and national
safety recommendations.
Now, Therefore, I, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby December 10, 2020 as
Human Rights Day
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Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 1 st day of December 2020
Item Number: 2.b.
INCITY OE IOWA CITY
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December 1, 2020
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Iowa City Host Noon Lions Club proclamation
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, the Iowa City Host Noon Lions Club was chartered on December 15,
three years after the founding of Lions Clubs International; and
Whereas, Helen Keller, famed sight and hearing impaired author, activist and lecturer, asked
all Lions to become her "Knights of the Blind"; and
Whereas, the mission of the Iowa City Host Noon Lions Club is To Create and Foster a Spirit
of Understanding Among All People for Humanitarian Needs by Providing Voluntary Services
Through Community Involvement and International Cooperation; and
Whereas, with the support of volunteers and the Greater Iowa City and Johnson County
Communities, the Iowa City Host Noon Lions Club provides transportation for human corneas
across Iowa for transplantation, and provides assistance for individuals in need to obtain hearing
aids and eyeglasses; and
Whereas, in a joint project known as KidSight with the Department of Opthalmology and
Visual Sciences at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital, dedicated to
enhancing the early detection and treatment of vision impairments in young children, the Iowa
City Noon Lions Club provides FREE vision screening for infants and young children (ages 6
months through Kindergarten) throughout the community. Since year 2000. this club has
screened 17.759 children. with 1,091, or over 6% of these children being referred for follow-up
vision care; and
Whereas, the Iowa City Host Noon Lions Club provides financial assistance and support to
the Iowa City Public Library, the Crisis Center of Iowa City, The Iowa City Free Medical Clinic,
the Iowa Lions Eye Bank, and the Leader Dog Program in order to provide guide dogs for the
visually impaired; and
Whereas, the Iowa City Host Noon Lions Club is a part of Lions Club International, a group
of over 1.4 million members in over 48,000 clubs worldwide.
Now, Therefore, I, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby recognize
The Iowa City Host Noon Lions Club
for 100 years of dedicated service and commitment to the Iowa City Community.
Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 1 st day of December 2020