Proclamation_ Arts and Humanities Month (October 2009)
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the month of October has been recognized as National Arts and Humanities
Month by thousands of arts and cultural organizations, communities, and
states across the country, as well as by the White House and Congress for
more than two decades;
WHEREAS, the arts and humanities embody much of the accumulated wisdom,
intellect, and imagination of humankind
WHEREAS, the arts and humanities affect every aspect of life in Dubuque today,
including the economy, jobs, education, creativity and community
livability;
WHEREAS, the City Council has created an Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory
Commission to develop visibility, funding and partnerships for arts and
cultural organizations in Dubuque and has designated a part-time staff
position of arts and cultural affairs coordinator;
WHEREAS, the City provides financial support to Dubuque arts and cultural
organizations through two grant programs and also supports Art on the
River, a year-long outdoor, temporary public art exhibit for the enjoyment
of Dubuque citizens and visitors;
NOW THEREFORE, I, JOYCE E. CONNORS, MAYOR PRO-TEM OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND CITIZENS OF
DUBUQUE, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, 2009, AS
“ARTS AND HUMANITIES MONTH”
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AND CALL UPON OUR CITIZENS TO CELEBRATE
AND PROMOTE THE ARTS AND CULTURE IN DUBUQUE.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Great Seal of the
st
City of Dubuque to be affixed this 21 day
of September, 2009.
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Joyce E. Connors, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest:
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Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
2009: Submitted by Jan Stoffel. Accepted by Geri Shafer, Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory
Commission.
2008: Louise Kames, Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission