Eradication of Generational Poverty Day (December 7, 2023)City of Dubuque
City Council Meeting
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December 4, 2023
P rociamation(s) # 01.
Eradication of Generational Poverty Day (December 7, 2023)
On behalf of the Fountain of Youth Program.
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Proclamation Supporting Documentation
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WHEREAS, the Fountain of Youth Program was founded seven years ago and has planted its roots
in the downtown community of Dubuque; and
WHEREAS, the Fountain of Youth Program aims to change the mindsets and remove barriers that
contribute to generational poverty; and
WHEREAS, it is the goal of the Fountain of Youth program to eradicate generational and situational
poverty from our community; and
WHEREAS, the greatest impact can be made through the joint efforts of community organizations,
government, and the residents of the community.
NOW THEREFORE, I, KATY A. WETHAL, MAYOR PRO TEM OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA,
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND RESIDENTS OF DUBUQUE, DO HEREBY
PROCLAIM THE 7TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2023 AS
"ERADICATION OF GENERATIONAL POVERTY DAY"
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 to be
affixed this 4th day of December, 2023.
Katy A. Wethal, Mayor Pro Tern
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
2023: Submitted by Caprice Jones, The Fountain of Youth Program, caprice.jones@foydbq.org,
563.587.8316. Accepted by Sarah Coble.
2022: Submitted and accepted by: Caprice Jones, Fountain of Youth Program,
caprice.bg.org, 563-587-8316