Proclamation_Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (October 20-26, 2019) Copyrighted
October 21 , 2019
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Lead Poisoning Prevention Week(October20-26, 2019)
SUMMARY: On behalf of the Cityof Dubuque Housing and Community
Development Department.
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
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Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Proclamation Supporting Documentation
THE CITY OF
UB E
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
WHEREAS, lead exposure to children, particularly those under 6 years old, can result from multiple
sources and can cause irreversible and life-long health effects; and
WHEREAS, 1.6% of Dubuque's children have blood lead levels greater than the Centers for Disease
Control level of concern; and
WHEREAS, lead poisoning is preventable; the key is to keep children from coming into contact with
lead sources, especially lead based paint; and
WHEREAS, there are simple steps that can be taken to protect all family members from lead based-
paint hazards in the home, including the City's Lead Paint Hazard Reduction Program;
and
WHEREAS, the City's HUD Lead Paint Hazard Reduction Program has made 1280 housing units
lead safe since 1997 with a total of 1400 to be completed by September 2022.
NOW THEREFORE, I, ROY D. BUOL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND THE CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM
THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 20-26, 2019 AS
"LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WEEK"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AND FURTHER PROCLAIM THAT CITIZENS AND
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE SHALL OBSERVE THIS WEEK BY
PROMOTING AND CONTINUING EFFORTS TO REDUCE AND ELIMINATE CHILDREN'S
EXPOSURE TO LEAD POISONING.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Great Seal of the City
of Dubuque to be affixed this 21st day of
October 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
2019: Submitted Public Health Specialist Mary Rose Corrigan and accepted by Resiliency
Coordinator Sharon Gaul.
2002: Submitted by C. Johnson, City Health Department. Accepted by Mary Rose Corrigan and
Michelle Lowe.