Proclamation_Earth Week (April 19-25, 2020)Copyrighted
April 20, 2020
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 2.
ITEM TITLE: Earth Week (April 19-25, 2020)
SUMMARY: On behalf of the City of Dubuque's Sustainability Office.
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Earth Week 2020 Proclamation
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Supporting Documentation
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WHEREAS, in this unprecedented time of a pandemic and economic upheaval, as we keep close to
our hearts and minds the deep pain and suffering of those who are ill or who have lost
loved ones, the sacrifices of all healthcare, service and other essential workers, and the
devotion of individuals and families taking care of each other, we pause and also
recognize the caring tradition of Earth Week, celebrating its 50th anniversary this; and
WHEREAS, we are all stewards and beneficiaries of the Earth, and its healthy ecosystem is vital to a
thriving community, a vigorous local economy, and a sustainable environment; and
WHEREAS, human activities are causing widespread climate change to the detriment of natural
resources, biological diversity, and human health and happiness; and
WHEREAS, the impacts include pollution, loss of species, damaged habitat, food and water, weather
extremes and worse flooding, human health crises, and loss of livelihoods; and
WHEREAS, we must use creativity, innovation, and education to solve these problems, with local
communities leading the way by encouraging sustainable energy and water use,
sustainable land use and transportation, and waste reduction, reuse and recycling
practices; and
WHEREAS, Earth Week offers people a unique opportunity to make, renew, and celebrate
commitments that will protect quality of life and the Earth for generations to come.
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
APRIL 19-25, 2020 AS
"EARTH WEEK"
in the City of Dubuque and urge all residents to reflect on how to contribute to a healthy, sustainable
environment and make Dubuque an even better place to live, work, and raise a family.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my
hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of
Dubuque to be affixed this 20th day of April 2020.
Roy D.'$uol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevir6 S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
2020: Submitted and accepted by Gina Bell, Sustainability Coordinator, City of Dubuque, 50 W. 13th
Street, Dubuque, IA 52001, gbell@cityofdubuque.org