HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-04-27 ProclamationCity of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, the first wave of the projected 78 million baby boom generation will soon
turn 65; and
Whereas, older Americans are living longer, staying healthier and living a more
active life; and
Whereas, older Americans through their legacy of patriotism, volunteer service and
responsibility bring communities together and serve as role models for
younger generations; and
Whereas, Iowa City has had a longstanding interest in supporting services for seniors
that support active, engaged and independent lifestyles; and
Whereas, Johnson County is identified as a Livable Community for successful aging;
and
Whereas, for the past 40 years May has been designated as Older Americans Month.
NOWT therefore, I, Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do
hereby proclaim the month of May, to be
OLDER AMERICANS MONTH IN IOWA CITY
and, congratulate our seniors on their many contributions to the vitality of our community.
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Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 27`h day of April, 2010.
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City of Iowa Cit
PROCLAMAT
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to the vitality of our community.
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as a Livable Community for successful aging;
been designated as Older Americans Month.
Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do
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NTH IN IOWA CITY
a City, Iowa,
f April, 2010.
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, the coming of Spring produces a renewal of interest in tree planting for
beauty, shade, conservation, and many other purposes beneficial to all people, and
Whereas, the observation of Arbor Day has long been characterized by the planting
and preservation of trees, and
Whereas, we hope that the future will see the creation of a better environment
through the use of trees throughout our cities, towns and countryside, and
Whereas, trees in Iowa City beautify our community, increase property values, and
enhance the economic vitality of business areas,
NOW, therefore, I, Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do
hereby proclaim Friday, Apri130, 2010, to be
ARBOR DAY
in Iowa City, and I hereby urge all citizens to participate in tree planting and preservation
projects throughout the year.
Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 27th day of April, 2010.
Whereas,
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will see the creation of a better environment
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of business areas,
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in Iowa City, and I hererby urge all citizens
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Signe in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 27 day of Apnl, 2010.
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, one out of every four adults experiences a diagnosable mental disorder in a
given year, and one in 10 children has a serious mental or emotional disorder; and
WHEREAS, mental illness does not discriminate. It affects adults, children and people
of every ethnic, socioeconomic and religious or political background; and
WHEREAS, the face of mental illness isn't some stranger. It's our co-workers, our
neighbors, our friends, our families and sometimes ourselves; and
WHEREAS, suicide is the third leading cause of death for America's youth ages 15-24
and the vast majority of those who die by suicide have a mental illness-often undiagnosed
or untreated; and
WHEREAS, half of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age 14, three-quarters by
age 24, therefore; treating cases early could reduce enormous disability, before mental
illnesses become more severe; and
WHEREAS, the National Alliance on Mental Illness Johnson County will hold its
annual Walk on May 8 to initiate a community conversation about the impact that mental
illness has on every part of our collective lives from primary healthcare and the education
system to the faith community, the business community and beyond.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor of Iowa City,
Iowa, do hereby proclaim the month of May, 2010 and May 2-8 as:
Mental Health Month
Children's Mental Health Week
in Iowa City, and I urge all citizens to increase the awareness and understanding of
mental health and be informed of the treatment options available in our county for
individuals with mental illness.
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Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa
this 27`" day of April, 20.
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, one out of every four adults experiences a d
given year, and one in 10 children has a serious mental or
mental disorder in a
disorder; and
WHEREAS, men 1 illness does not discriminate. It affects ults, children and people
of every ethnic, soc economic and religious or political bac ground; and
WHEREAS, the face f mental illness isn't some strange .It's our co-workers, our
neighbors, our friends, ur families and sometimes ours ves; and
WHEREAS, suicide is th third leading cause of de for America's youth ages 15-24
and the vast majority of tho e who die by suicide h e a mental illness-often undiagnosed
or untreated; and
WHEREAS, half of all lifetim cases of ment illness begin by age 14, three-quarters by
age 24, therefore; treating cases arly could r uce enormous disability, before mental
illnesses become more severe; an
WHEREAS, the National Alliance on M tal Illness Johnson County will hold its
annual Walk on May 8 to initiate a unity conversation about the impact that mental
illness has on every part of our collec i e lives from primary healthcare and the education
system to the faith community, the bu ness community and beyond.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resole d th~it I, Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor of Iowa City,
Iowa, do hereby proclaim the mo of y, 2010 and May 2-8 as:
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in Iowa City, and I urge all
mental health and be info
individuals with mental i r
M ntal Hey
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itizens to increase
;d of the treatment
th Month
Health Week
awareness and understanding of
ions available in our county for
Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa
this 27`" day of April, 20i