National Nurses Week (May 6-12, 2025)City of Dubuque PROCLAMATIONS # 6.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: National Nurses Week (May 6-12, 2025)
SUMMARY: On behalf of MercyOne Dubuque.
SUGGUESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proclamation
Copyrighted
May 5, 2025
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WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque proudly recognizes and celebrates the extraordinary contributions of
nurses who provide skilled, compassionate, and dedicated care every day to individuals
and families in our community; and
WHEREAS, the nurses of MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center have long been recognized as leaders
in health care, offering exceptional care in cancer treatment, cardiology, and robotic
surgery, and serving as a beacon of healing, innovation, and hope; and
WHEREAS, MercyOne Dubuque's nursing excellence is further underscored by the prestigious
Magnet® Recognition —an honor earned five times, placing them among an elite group
of hospitals nationwide and demonstrating their commitment to nursing excellence, high -
quality patient outcomes, and professional practice; and
WHEREAS, nurses are at the heart of our health care system —often the first and last line of care —
and play a critical role in improving patient safety, health education, preventive care, and
overall community well-being; and
WHEREAS, the people of Dubuque deeply value and appreciate the selfless service, resilience, and
humanity shown by nurses, especially in times of challenge and uncertainty; and
WHEREAS, during National Nurses Week, we honor and thank all nurses —and especially those at
MercyOne Dubuque —for their leadership, innovation, and unwavering dedication to
improving the lives of every patient they serve.
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 MAY 6T" THROUGH 12T", 2025 AS
"NATIONAL NURSES WEEK"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND ENCOURAGE ALL RESIDENTS TO RECOGNIZE AND
CELEBRATE THE VITAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF NURSES TO THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF
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 5t" day of May 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC, City Clerk
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2025: Submitted by: Robert Wethal. Accepted by:
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