Pollinator Week Proclamation (June 19-25, 2022)Copyrighted
June 20, 2022
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 02.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Pollinator Week Proclamation (June 19-25)
SUMMARY: On behalf of the Dubuque Sustainability Office
SUGGESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
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Pollinator Week Proclamation_FINAL_2022 Supporting Documentation
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, we are all stewards and beneficiaries of the Earth, and its healthy and diverse
ecosystem is vital to a thriving community, a vigorous local economy, and a
sustainable environment; and
WHEREAS, pollinator species such as birds and insects are essential partners of farmers and
ranchers in producing much of our food supply; and
WHEREAS, pollination plays a vital role in the health of our state's forests and grasslands,
which provide forage, fish and wildlife, timber, water, mineral resources, and
recreational opportunities as well as enhanced economic development
opportunities for communities; and
WHEREAS, pollinator species provide significant environmental benefits that are necessary for
maintaining healthy, biodiverse ecosystems; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque has reduced pesticide use to increase wildlife habitats in 15 of
our parks and natural areas; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque is hosting a week's worth of pollinator friendly activities and
events this week at the Bee Branch Creek; and
NOW THEREFORE, I, BRAD M. CAVANAGH, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA,
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND THE CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE, DO
HEREBY PROCLAIM JUNE 19-25, 2022 AS
"POLLINATOR WEEK"
in the City of Dubuque and urge all residents to recognize this observance and participate in
contributing to a healthy, sustainable environment.
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 June 2022.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk