Proclamation Weatherization Challenge 2008
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Dubuque Weatherization Challenge 2008 is a community
partnership sponsored by Black Hills Energy, Alliant Energy,
Operation: New View Community Action Agency, Rentec Energy
Midwest, the Diamond Jo Casino, Theisens, the City of Dubuque,
Dubuque365.com, Dubuque Area Congregations United, Dubuque
Bank and Trust and the Iowa Utilities Board; and
WHEREAS, Over 300 volunteers divided into 50 teams will be assigned to “keep
the weather outside” by weatherizing 2 homes per team selected
from a list of elderly, disabled, and disadvantaged homeowners in
need of assistance; and
WHEREAS, 100 targeted homes will be provided with weather stripping,
caulking, window plastic, door sweeps and other insulating
techniques.
NOW THEREFORE, I, ROY D. BUOL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA,
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE, DO
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HEREBY PROCLAIM THE 25 DAY OF OCTOBER, 2008, AS
“DUBUQUE WEATHERIZATION CHALLENGE DAY”
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AND ENCOURAGE ALL CITIZENS TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE LARGEST COMMUNITY WEATHERIZATION PROJECT
EVER UNDERTAKEN IN THE STATE OF IOWA.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have
hereunto set my hand and caused the
Great Seal of the City of Dubuque to
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be affixed this 20 day of October,
2008.
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Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
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Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
2008:Tom Stoval, Operation: New View, tstoval@operationnewview.org, 1473 Central
Avenue, 556-5130, x 32
2007: Tom Stoval, Operation: New View, tstoval@operationnewview.org, 1473 Central
Avenue, 556-5130, x 32