Proclamation - Nursing Home WWHEREAS, all citizens are affected by our nation's rising demand for quality
long term care services; and
WHEREAS,
we salute our community's citizens now residing in nursing
facilities, many of whom planted the seeds that made our
community grow and prosper; and
WHEREAS, nursing facilities provide caring and supportive services that
make quality life possible for our loved ones; and
WHEREAS,
member facilities of the American Health Care Association and
the Iowa Health Care Association are providing a host of
activities in celebration of National Nursing Home Week
beginning Mother's Day May 13-19, 2001 using the theme "Love is
Ageless;" and
WHEREAS,
there will be a special observation of Nursing Home Week by the
staff and residents of Dubuque Nursing and Rehab Center and
citizens are encouraged to participate.
NOW THEREFORE, i, TERRANCE M. DUGGAN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM MAY 13-19, 2001 AS:
"NURSING HOME WEEK"
iN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have
hereunto set my hand and caused
the Great Seal of the City of
Dubuque, IA to be affixed this 7th
day of May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk