Mental Health Month (May 2023) Copyrighted
May 1, 2023
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Mental Health Month (May2023)
SUM MARY: On behalf of Mental Health America of Dubuque County.
SUGGESTED
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WHEREAS, for over 60 years, Mental Health America has brought together mental health providers,
consumers, family members, advocates and concerned residents to serve as an effective
voice for mental health in this area; and
WHEREAS, the area people live in plays a significant role in their overall health and well-being; and
WHEREAS, surroundings can impact if, how, and when a person's needs are met, which in turn affects
mental health; and
WHEREAS, having safe, stable, and healthy home conditions set the foundation for achieving and
maintaining good mental health; and
WHEREAS, mental health conditions are real and prevalent in our nation; and
WHEREAS, with early and effective interventions and treatment, those individuals with mental health
conditions can recover and lead full, productive lives; and
WHEREAS, each business, school, government agency, health care provider, organization, and
resident shares the burden of inental health problems and has a responsibility to promote
mental wellness and support prevention efforts.
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 2023 AS
"MENTAL HEALTH MONTH"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND CALL UPON RESIDENTS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES,
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS, BUSINESSES, AND SCHOOLS IN THE DUBUQUE AREA
TO RECOMMIT OUR COMMUNITY TO INCREASING AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF
MENTAL HEALTH, THE STEPS OUR RESIDENTS CAN TAKE TO PROTECT THEIR MENTAL
HEALTH, AND THE NEED FOR APPROPRIATE AND ACCESSIBLE SERVICES FOR ALL PEOPLE
WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand
and caused the Great Seal of the City of Dubuque to
be affixed this 1 St day of May 2023.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest:
Trish L. Gleason, MMC, Assistant City Clerk
2023: Submitted and accepted by: Brenna Burgart, Vice President for Mental Health America of
Dubuque County.
2022: Submitted by Vicki Gassman, President, Vicki.Gassman(a�unitvpoint.orq, and Brenna Burgart,
Vice President, burgartb sasc-dbq.org, Mental Health America of Dubuque County. Accepted by
Brenna Burgart.
2021: Submitted by Sue Whitty, President, Mental Health America of Dubuque County PO Box 0283,
Dubuque, IA 52004-0283, (563)580-7718, info@mhadbq.org, www.mhadbq.org, and accepted by
Vicki Glassman, MHA Board Member
2020: Submitted by Sue Whitty, President, Mental Health America of Dubuque County
PO Box 0283, Dubuque, IA 52004-0283, (563)580-7718, infoCa�mhadbq.org, www.mhadbq.org, and
accepted by Mayor Roy D. Buol.
2019: Submitted by Sue Whitty, President, Mental Health America of Dubuque County
PO Box 0283, Dubuque, IA 52004-0283, (563)580-7718, info@mhadbq.org, www.mhadbq.org, and
accepted by President of MHA of Dubuque County Sue Whitty.
2018: Submitted by Debra Klein, MHA Board of Directors, dklein dbqschools.org, accepted by
President of MHA of Dubuque County Sue Whitty.
2017: Submitted by Debra Klein, MHA Board of Directors, dklein(a�dbqschools.orq, accepted by
President of MHA of Dubuque County Sue Whitty.
2016: Submitted by Debbie Klein, VP of MHA, dklein dbqschools.orq and accepted Matthew
Zanger, MHA Board of Directors and a representative of MHA Dubuque County.
2015: Submitted and accepted by Sue Whitty, President; and Debra Klein, Vice President, Mental
Health America of Dubuque County, info(a�mhadbq.org, 563-584-0730
2014: Submitted by Dana Holthaus, 1340 South Grandview. Accepted by Sue Whitry, President,
Mental Health America of Dubuque
2013: Submitted by Dana Holthaus, 1340 South Grandview. Accepted by Jerry Jorgenson, Vice
President, Mental Health America of Dubuque
2012: Submitted by Ann Michalski, 1520 Altura Drive. Accepted by Jerry Jorgenson, Vice President,
Mental Health America of Dubuque.
2011: n/a
2010: Submitted by Becky Sisco, Administrative Assistant, Mental Health America of Dubuque County,
563-584-0730. Accepted by Ann Michalski, 1520 Altura Drive.