Proclamation_Census Partnership 2010
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, an accurate census count is vital to our community and residents’ well-being by helping
planners determine where to locate schools, day care centers, roads and public
transportation, hospitals and other facilities, and achieving an accurate and complete
count of the nation’s growing and changing population; and
WHEREASmore than $400 billion per year in federal and state funding is allocated to states and
,
communities based, in part, on census data; and
WHEREAScensus data help determine how many seats each state will have in the U.S. House of
,
Representatives and often is used for the redistricting of state legislatures, county and
city councils and voting districts; and
WHEREAS, the 2010 Census creates jobs that stimulate economic growth and increase employment;
and
WHEREASthe information collected by the census is confidential and protected by law; and
,
WHEREAS, as a 2010 Census partner, we will:
1. Support the goals and ideals for the 2010 Census and disseminate 2010 Census
information to encourage those in our community to participate.
2. Encourage people in our community to place an emphasis on the 2010 Census and
participate in events and initiatives that will raise overall awareness and ensure a full
and accurate census.
3. Support census takers as they help our community complete an accurate count.
4. Create or seek opportunities to collaborate with other like-minded groups in our
community by participating in Complete Count Committees and/or utilizing high-
profile, trusted voices to advocate on behalf of the 2010 Census.
NOW THEREFORE, I, ROY D. BUOL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THAT THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, IS COMMITTED TO PARTNERING WITH THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU TO HELP
ENSURE A FULL AND ACCURATE COUNT IN 2010.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my
hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of
th
Dubuque to be affixed this 8 day of
September, 2009.
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Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
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Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
2009: Submitted and accepted by Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens.