HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-03-16 ProclamationItem Number: 3.a.
March 16, 2021
AT TAC HM E NT S :
Description
March for Meals on W heels Week proclamation
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, on March 22, 1972, President Richard Nixon signed into law a measure that
amended the Older Americans Act of 1965 and established a national nutrition program
for seniors 60 years and older; and
Whereas, for nearly 50 years, these critical programs — commonly referred to as Meals
on Wheels — have delivered more than just nutritious meals to homebound seniors in
virtually every community across the country; and
Whereas, the dedicated staff and volunteers who deliver these meals each week
provide a vital lifeline and connection to the community, which are sometimes all it takes
to keep our senior neighbors at home, where they want to be; and
Whereas, Meals on Wheels programs have come together each March since 2002 to
celebrate this proven collaboration of local community organizations, businesses, all
levels of government and compassionate individuals to ensure that our seniors are not
forgotten; and
Whereas, by volunteering, donating or speaking out, you can ensure the seniors in your
neighborhood can live more healthy, happy and independent lives at home, where they
want to be.
Now, Therefore, I, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim the
week of March 22 — 26, 2021 to be
March for Meals on Wheels Week
Signed in Iowa City, Ioa)K'
this 16th day of March 2021.
Item Number: 3.b.
March 16, 2021
AT TAC HM E NT S :
Description
Transgender Day of Visibility proclamation
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, in 2009, Rachell Crandall, head of Transgender Michigan, founder
International Transgender Day of Visibility to complement Transgender Day of
Remembrance; and
Whereas, while Transgender Day of Remembrance memorializes those we have lost,
Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates the living, educates the public, and reduces
transphobia; and
Whereas, this day is dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments and victories of
transgender and gender -expansive people, while raising awareness of the ongoing
discrimination, harassment, and violence they still suffer; and
Whereas, we recognize over one million Americans are transgender and have bravely
overcome significant hardships to live their authentic selves; and
Whereas, we come together as a community to advance the cause of transgender
equality, and we acknowledge that far too many transgender people, especially those of
color, continue to face profound threats to their safety and well-being; and
Whereas, we value our transgender and gender -expansive residents and visitors, and
their contributions to this community; and
Whereas, as efforts to limit the rights of transgender and gender -expansive people
continue, we pledge as a community to support and uplift them.
Now, Therefore, I, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim March
31, 2021 to be
Transgender Day of Visibility
in Iowa City, and affirm this community's commitment to equity and full inclusion of our
transgender and gender -expansive community members and guests.
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Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 16th day of March 2021.