Eradication of Generational Poverty Day (December 7, 2024) Copyrighted
December 2, 2024
City of Dubuque PROCLAMATIONS # 1.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Eradication of Generational Poverty Day (December 7, 2024)
SUMMARY: On behalf of the Fountain of Youth Progam.
SUGGUESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proclamation
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WHEREAS, the Fountain of Youth Program was founded eight years ago and has planted its roots in
the downtown community of Dubuque; and
WHEREAS, the Fountain of Youth Program aims to change mindsets and confront barriers that
contribute to systemic 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, 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 7T" OF DECEMBER 2024 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 2nd day of December 2024.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC, City Clerk
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2024: Submitted by Caprice Jones, The Fountain of Youth Program and accepted by Samantha
Hastings.
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.iones(a�foydbq.orq, 563-587-8316
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