Animal Control Appreciation Week (April 13-19, 2025)Copyrighted
April 7, 2025
City of Dubuque PROCLAMATIONS # 3.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Animal Control Appreciation Week (April 13-19, 2025)
SUMMARY: On behalf of the Health Services Department.
SUGGUESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proclamation
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WHEREAS, Animal Control Officers and Animal Care & Control personnel work tirelessly to protect
animals and people, enforce laws, rescue animals in need, and promote responsible pet
ownership; and
WHEREAS, these professionals respond to emergencies, assist law enforcement, and safeguard
public health through disease prevention and humane enforcement; and
WHEREAS, their dedication ensures the safety and well-being of our community's animals and
residents, often working in challenging and unpredictable conditions; and
WHEREAS, Animal Control Appreciation Week is nationally recognized during the second full week
of April, honoring the vital work of these professionals.
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 WEEK OF APRIL 13-19, 2025, AS
"ANIMAL CONTROL APPRECIATION WEEK"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND I ENCOURAGE ALL RESIDENTS TO JOIN IN THANKING
THE ANIMAL CONTROL PROFESSIONALS WHO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand
and caused the Great Seal of the City of Dubuque to
be affixed this 7t" day of April 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC, City Clerk
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2025: Submitted by Connie Mueller and accepted by Animal Control Officers McKinzie Flanagan and
Madison Hoppman
2021: Submitted and accepted by Connie Mueller, Account Clerk.
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