Proclamation_Healthy Homes Month (June 2018) Copyrighted
June 18, 2018
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Healthy Homes Month (June 2018)
SUMMARY:
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Healthy Homes Month Proclamation Supporting Documentation
THE CITY OF
UB E
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
Whereas, home health and safety hazards, including physical safety hazards, lead-based
paint, radon, mold, pests, and allergens, cause or contribute to a wide range of
illnesses and diseases, including lead poisoning, asthma, cancer, and injuries; and
Whereas, lead poisoning affects hundreds of Dubuque's children under six; and the City of
Dubuque has made 1,256 homes lead safe to date, and
Whereas, home accidents, improperly stored chemicals, carbon monoxide, mold and other
indoor contaminants, and safety hazards cause injury and adverse health effects to
Dubuque citizens every year; and
Whereas, water intrusion/mold growth, lead paint, electrical, and falls on stairs are the most
commonly observed healthy homes hazards in Dubuque; and
Whereas, many of Dubuque's families are unaware that their homes have health hazards;
and
Whereas, education and awareness about the dangers of unhealthy or unsafe housing can
save the lives of many citizens of the City of Dubuque.
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 MONTH OF JUNE 2016 AS
"HEALTHY HOMES MONTH"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AND ASK CITIZENS AND GOVERNMENT
OFFICIALS TO OBSERVE THIS MONTH WITH APPROPRIATE PROGRAMS AND
ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO ENHANCE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF HOME HEALTH AND
SAFETY HAZARDS AND THE WAYS WE CAN PROTECT OUR FAMILIES FROM THESE
HAZARDS.
I N W ITN ESS TH E REO F, I have hereu nto set
my hand and caused the Great Seal of the City
of Dubuque to be affixed this 18th day of June,
2018.
Presiding Officer
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
2018: Submitted by Health Services Manager Mary Rose Corrigan via Brenda Henry and
accepted by Kim Glaser, Lead and Healthy Homes Program Manager, City of Dubuque
Housing and Community Development.
2017: n/a
2016: Submitted by Health Services Manager Mary Rose Corrigan and accepted by Kim
Glaser, Lead and Healthy Homes Program Manager, City of Dubuque Housing and
Community Development.