Proclamation_Gentlemen Day (October 21, 2015)
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, 1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime; and
WHEREAS, intimate partner violence impacts victims, children, family, friends and the community at
large; and
WHEREAS, domestic violence is not confined to any group or groups of people, but is experienced in
all economic, racial, ethnic, educational, societal, and religious groups and is sustained
by societal indifference; and
WHEREAS, perpetrators of domestic violence should be held accountable for their actions and
victims should have access to support and services to help them overcome their
experience; and
WHEREAS, it is important to recognize the compassion and dedication of the individuals who
provide support to victims of intimate partner violence and work to increase public
understanding of this significant problem; and
WHEREAS, only a coordinated effort from all community members will put a stop to this heinous
crime.
NOW THEREFORE, I, ROY BUOL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND THE CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE
21ST OF OCTOBER, 2015 AS
“GENTLEMAN 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 19th day of October, 2015.
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Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
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Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
2015: Submitted and accepted by Tara Beck and advocate representative, Waypoint Services, 318
Fifth Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, 319-365-1458