Preservation Month (May 2022)Copyrighted
May 2, 2022
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 02.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Preservation Month (May2022)
SUMMARY: On behalf of the Historic Preservation Commission.
SUGGESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Preservation Month Proclamation Supporting Documentation
THE CITY OF
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WHEREAS, historic preservation is an effective tool for creating sustainable communities, managing
growth, revitalizing neighborhoods, fostering local pride, and maintaining community
character while enhancing livability; and
WHEREAS, historic preservation is relevant for communities across the nation, both urban and rural,
and for residents of all ages, all walks of life and all ethnic backgrounds; and
WHEREAS, it is important to celebrate the role of history in our lives and the contributions made by
dedicated individuals in helping to preserve the tangible aspects of the heritage that has
shaped us as a people; and
WHEREAS, the City honors preservation efforts annually through the Ken Kringle Historic
Preservation Awards, in partnership with the Dubuque County Historic Preservation
Commission and Dubuque Main Street, taking place on May 3rd this year; and
WHEREAS, Preservation Month, sponsored by the City of Dubuque Historic Preservation
Commission, is an opportunity for the community to appreciate and enhance the history
and architecture that is significant to our community's past and future.
NOW THEREFORE, I, BRAD M. CAVANAGH, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF, AND RESIDENTS OF DUBUQUE, DO HEREBY
PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF MAY 2022 AS
"PRESERVATION MONTH"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, CALLING UPON OUR RESIDENTS TO JOIN FELLOW RESIDENTS
ACROSS THE UNITED STATES IN RECOGNIZING AND PARTICIPATING IN THIS SPECIAL
OBSERVANCE.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my
hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of
Dubuque to be affixed this 2,d day of May, 2022.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
2022: Submitted by Chris Happ-Olson, Assistant Planner /Historic Preservation and accepted by Bill
Doyle, Historic Preservation Commission Chairperson bdoyle(a),heritageworksdbg.com
2021: Submitted and accepted by: Bill Doyle, Historic Preservation Commission Chairperson 720-
271-2737 bdoyle(a-)heritageworksdbg.com
2019: Submitted by Chris Happ-Olson, Assistant Planner /Historic Preservation and accepted by HPC
Member.
2018: Submitted by Dave Johnson, Building Services Manager/Historic Preservation Planner and
accepted by HPC Chairperson
2017: Submitted by Dave Johnson, Planning Services, and accepted by HPC Chairperson Christina
Monk.
2016: Submitted by Dave Johnson, Planning Services, and accepted by HPC Chairperson.
2015: Submitted by Dave Johnson, Planning Services, and accepted by HPC Chairperson.
2014: Submitted by Dave Johnson, Planning Services, and accepted by HPC Chairperson.
2013: Submitted by Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager and accepted by a member of the
Historic Preservation Commission.
2012: Submitted by Dave Johnson, Planning Services and accepted by HPC Chairperson David
Klavitter.
2011: Submitted by Dave Johnson, Planning Services and accepted by HPC Chairperson David
Klavitter.
2010: Submitted by Dave Johnson, Planning Services and accepted by HPC Commissioners David
Klavitter and Michael Knight.
2009: Submitted by Dave Johnson, Planning Services and accepted by HPC Commissioner Michael
Knight.