Proclamation_Human Rights Day 12 10 09
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS: the United States played a pivotal role in the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human
Rights, approved by the General Assembly of the United Nations on December 10, 1948, declaring
that “recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of
the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world,” and
WHEREAS: the basic human rights addressed in the Universal Declaration include economic, social, and cultural
rights, as well as civil and political rights, all considered to be equally important in fostering human
dignity and freedom; and
WHEREAS: the Universal Declaration calls for all people and governments at all levels to promote and respect
the rights that it recognizes, providing a standard of achievement for governments throughout the
world; and
WHEREAS: December 10, 2009, is the 61st anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; and
WHEREAS: the City of Dubuque, Iowa is proud of its commitment to guarantee civil and human rights for all its
residents and joins the international community in commemorating the anniversary by recommitting
itself to the broader achievement of human rights and lowering barriers to full public participation,
and
WHEREAS: numerous community, civic, religious, and non-profit organizations including the Dubuque Human
Rights Commission, Faces & Voices, and others work to ensure equal rights and protections for all
residents.
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 DECEMBER 10,
2009, AS
“HUMAN RIGHTS DAY”
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA. AND ENCOURAGE ALL ORGANIZATIONS AND RESIDENTS TO
WORK TOGETHER IN THE COMING YEAR ON WAYS TO ACHIEVE GREATER PROGRESS IN
RESPECTING, PROTECTING, AND FULFILLING THE FULL RANGE OF HUMAN RIGHTS CONTAINED
IN THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand
and caused the Great Seal of the City of Dubuque to be
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affixed this 7 day of December, 2009.
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Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
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Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
2009: Submitted by Kelly Larson, Human Rights Director and accepted by Abi Cahak, AmeriCorps
VISTA Member, 1357 Main St., Apt. 2, Dubuque, IA 52001.