Honey Bee Day (March 16, 2023) Copyrighted
March 6, 2023
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 04.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Honey Bee Day (March 16, 2023)
SUMMARY: On behalf of the lowa Honey Producers Association and Swiss Valley
Bee Club.
SUGGESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Honey Bee Day Supporting Documentation
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WHEREAS, honey bees and native insects are important as pollinators for a third of the food we eat.
Honey bees are vital in production of over 90 crops grown across the nation, many of
which are in lowa. Honey bees contribute to a healthy lowa environment by assuring the
availability of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and flowers for wildlife and all lowans; and
WHEREAS, lowa's 45,000 or more honey bee hives produce about 4 million pounds of honey valued
at over $9 million and honey bees provide an estimated $92 million economic value to
lowa crops from their pollination; and
WHEREAS, honey bees face serious threats from invasive pests and disease, decreasing bee friendly
habitat, variable climate and pesticide and herbicide pressure; and
WHEREAS, the Dubuque community encourages and promotes many types of urban pollination
programs with grants, classes, and clubs. It is estimated there are over 35 urban
beekeepers in the City of Dubuque whose bees are pollinating many types of trees,
plants, flowers and other blooming flora throughout the spring, summer, and fall. These
beekeepers consume, donate, and sell their honey thus promoting health and local
products.
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 16'" OF MARCH 2O23 AS
"HONEY BEE DAY"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AND ENCOURAGE ALL RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO JOIN
IN OBSERVING THIS DAY AND FOCUSING ON THE IMPORTANCE OF HONEY BEES TO OUR
STATE AND LOCAL ECONOMY, TO ENJOY THE HONEY AND OTHER PRODUCTS OF THE HIVE,
TO RECOGNIZE THE HONEY BEES' ROLE IN MAINTAINING OUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENT, AND
TO ASSIST IN REDUCING THE THREATS TO HONEY BEE SURVIVAL IN OUR STATE.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand
and caused the Great Seal of the City of Dubuque to
be affixed this 6t" day of March 2023.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC City Clerk
2023: Submitted and accepted by
H.R. Cook District 6 Director lowa Honey Producers Association and Member of Swiss Valley Bee
Club. (785) 554-6529
2022: Submitted and accepted by
H.R. Cook District 6 Director lowa Honey Producers Association and Member of Swiss Valley Bee
Club. (785) 554-6529