Preservation Month (May 2024)Copyrighted
May 6, 2024
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 05.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Preservation Month (May2024)
SUMMARY: On behalf of the Planning Services Department and the Historic
Preservation Commission.
SUGGESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
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Proclamation Supporting Documentation
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WHEREAS, historic preservation is an effective tool for telling a more complete story of our community,
fostering local pride, revitalizing neighborhoods, managing growth, creating sustainable
communities, and enhancing livability; and
WHEREAS, historic preservation is relevant for communities across the nation, both urban and rural,
and for residents of all ages and 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 81" this year; and
WHEREAS, Preservation Month, celebrating the theme, People Saving Places, and sponsored by the
City of Dubuque Historic Preservation Commission, is an opportunity for the community
to celebrate the people who are preserving our 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 2024 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 6th day of May, 2024.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
2024: Submitted by by Chris Happ-Olson, Assistant Planner and accepted by Thea Dement, Historic
Preservation Commission Vice Chair.
Melissa Daykin Cassill, Historic Preservation Commission Chairperson
1941 Coates Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
818-636-1571 melissadcassill(aIgmail.com
2023: Submitted by Chris Happ-Olson, Assistant Planner and accepted by Melissa Daykin Cassill,
Historic Preservation Commission Chairperson
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 bdoyleC@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.