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Proclamation_A City of Welcome and Opportunity Copyrighted June 5, 2017 City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 3. ITEM TITLE: A City of Welcome and Opportunity SUMMARY: SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type City of Welcome and Opportunity Proclamation Supporting Documentation THE CIiY Of DUB E Mgsterpiea on tFe Mississipyi PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, since the Native Americans inhabited Catfish Creek, the people of the Dubuque area have set the example as a welcoming and inclusive place of residence, and WHEREAS, persons of all faiths, races, languages, cultural backgrounds and ethnicities have contributed to the growth and development of our city, and WHEREAS, it is integral to the spirit of our city to honor, respect and affirm the inherent dignity and value of every member of our community, and WHEREAS, our leaders, policy makers and citizens renew and strengthen their commitment to the full development of all peoples from the global community seeking to make a home among us, and WHEREAS, we assure all community members that their safety and well-being will be safeguarded as they establish homes, worship in accord with their beliefs, pursue education, and avail themselves of health care, social services and transportation, and WHEREAS, all community members will be given the opportunity to live and to flourish without fear in an atmosphere of support, love and concern, and WHEREAS, we stand in solidarity with all people, especially those fleeing violence, war and poverty. 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 CITY OF DUBUQUE: "A CITY OF WELCOME AND OPPORTUNITY" AND CALL UPON ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO WITNESS THE PRINCIPLES ARTICULATED ABOVE AS PART OF OUR LIVES TOGETHER. IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of Dubuque to be affixed this 5th day of June, 2017. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk 2017: Submitted and accepted by Paul Uzel, 61 N. Algona St., uzeldansen(cD-gmail.com, 319-296- 8747.