Proclamation - Tourism WeekWHEREAS,
the travel and tourism industry supports the vital interests of
Dubuque and the United States, contributing to our employment,
economic prosperity, international trade and relations, peace,
understanding, and goodwill; and
WHEREAS,
travel and tourism ranks as one of Dubuque and Iowa's largest
industries in terms of revenues generated; and
WHEREAS,
one million travelers visited Dubuque contributing $156 million to
the economy in our City of Dubuque and provided employment for
2,600 people in Dubuque, generating a payroll of $34.5 million; and
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
as people throughout the world become more aware of the
outstanding cultural and recreational resources available in
Dubuque and the United States, travel and tourism will become an
increasingly important aspect in the lives of our citizens; and
given these laudable contributions to the economic, social, and
cultural well-being of the citizens of Dubuque, it is fitting that we
recognize the importance of travel and tourism.
NOW THEREFORE, I, TERRANCE M. DUGGAN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE WEEK OF MAY 6, 2001 AS:
"TOURISM WEEK"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I
hereunto set my hand and
the Great Seal of the City
Dubuque, Iowa to be affixed this
7th day of May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk