Human Rights Day (December 10, 2025)Copyrighted
December 1, 2025
City of Dubuque PROCLAMATIONS # 2.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Human Rights Day (December 10, 2025)
SUMMARY: On behalf of the Human Rights Commission and Human
Rights Department.
SUGGUESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proclamation
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WHEREAS, Human Rights Day is observed annually on December 10 to commemorate the adoption
of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations General Assembly in
1948; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque is committed to fostering an environment where all individuals —
regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual
orientation, or gender identity —are treated with respect and have equitable access to
housing, employment, education, and public life; and
WHEREAS, in a year when state -level protections for certain groups have been narrowed, it is more
important than ever for local communities to reaffirm their commitment to protecting and
advancing human rights for all people; and
WHEREAS, Human Rights Day provides an opportunity to reflect on progress made, acknowledge the
work still ahead, and celebrate the residents, organizations, and public servants who work
each day to uphold human rights and civil rights in the City of Dubuque.
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 10T" DAY OF DECEMBER, 2025 AS
"HUMAN RIGHTS DAY"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND ENCOURAGE ALL RESIDENTS TO JOIN IN
RECOGNIZING THIS DAY BY RENEWING OUR COMMITMENT TO SHARED HUMANITY,
BELONGING, AND THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS FOR ALL.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand
and caused the Great Seal of the City of Dubuque to
be affixed this 1 s' day of December, 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC, City Clerk
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2025: Submitted by: Ann Marie Janette, Human Rights Department, and accepted by Jake Kurczek,
Human Rights Commission Chair.
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