Proclam - Resonsible GamingWHEREAS,
the gaming entertainment industry is an important part of our community,
improving our overall economy and quality of life by creating 1,000 jobs
paying $22,851,682 in payroll and benefits in 2000, donating over $2.8
million to local charities and organizations, and $27,920,652 million in taxes
annually; and
WHEREAS, the overwhelming majority of casino customers enjoy gaming for its
entertainment and recreational value and do so responsibly; however
WHEREAS,
the commercial casino entertainment industry has devoted significant effort
and resources to the promotion and practice of responsible gaming,
including establishing the National Center for Responsible Gaming to fund
research into disordered gambling and youth gambling and funding 1-800-
BETS-OFF; and
WHEREAS,
the commercial entertainment industry has designated August 6-10, 2001,
Responsible Gaming Week in order to raise awareness of this important
issue.
NOW THEREFORE, I, TERRANCE M. DUGGAN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA, BY VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE
WEEK OF AUGUST 6-10, 2001 AS:
"RESPONSIBLE GAMING EDUCATION WEEK"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE AND ENCOURAGE ALL RESIDENTS TO JOIN ME IN
EXPRESSING GREAT APPRECIATION TO THE DUBUQUE RACING ASSOCIATION,
DUBUQUE GREYHOUND PARK AND CASINO, AND THE DIAMOND JO CASINO FOR
SERVING AS AN ANCHOR FOR LOCAL TOURISM EFFORTS, MAKING SUBSTANTIAL
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE TRI-STATE AREA, AND HELPING TO LESSON
THE BURDEN OF CITY GOVERNMENT BY PROVIDING ADDITIONAL TAX REVENUE.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto
set my hand and caused the Great Seal
of the City of Dubuque, IA to be affixed
this 6th day of August, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, MAYOR
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk