Proclamation_Gentleman Day (October 16, 2019) Copyrighted
October 7, 2019
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 2.
ITEM TITLE: Gentleman Day(October 16, 2019)
SUMMARY: On behalf of Waypoint Domestic Violence Services
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Gentleman Day Proclamation Supporting Documentation
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WHEREAS, 1 in 3 women will experience domestic violence during her lifetime; and
WHEREAS, intimate partner violence impacts victims, children, family, friends, and the community at
large; and
WHEREAS, domestic violence is not confined to any group or groups of people, but is experienced
in all economic, racial, ethnic, educational, societal, and religious groups and is
sustained by societal indifference; and
WHEREAS, perpetrators of domestic violence should be held accountable for their actions and
victims should have access to support and services to help them overcome their
experience; and
WHEREAS, it is important to recognize the compassion and dedication of the individuals who
provide support to victims of intimate partner violence and work to increase public
understanding of this significant problem; and
WHEREAS, only a coordinated effort from all community members will put a stop to this heinous
crime.
NOW THEREFORE, I, JAKE A. RIOS, MAYOR PRO TEM OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ON
BEHALF OF THE MAYOR ROY D. BUOL, THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND THE CITIZENS OF
DUBUQUE, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM OCOTOBER 16, 2019 AS
"GENTLEMAN DAY"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my
hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of
Dubuque to be affixed this 7th day of October 2019.
Jake A. Rios. Mayor Pro Tem
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
2019: Submitted by Brittany Appleton, Event & Volunteer Manager, Waypoint, 318 Fifth Street SE,
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 , 319.731 .6118. Accepted by Abigail Deutmeyer and Michelle Wolfe.
2018: Submitted by Brittany Appleton, Event & Volunteer Coordinator for Waypoint, 318 Fifth St. SE,
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 , 319-365-1458, ext. 6118, www.waypointservices.org;
bappleton(c�wavpointservices.orq ; accepted by Abigail Deutmeyer and Kaitlin Moklestad, both Victim
Advocates for WaypoinYs Domestic Violence Victim Services Program
2017: Submitted by Brittany Appleton, Event & Volunteer Coordinator for Waypoint, 318 Fifth St. SE,
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 , 319-365-1458, ext. 6118, www.waypointservices.org;
bappleton(c�wavpointservices.orq ; accepted by Dubuque advocates, Kaitlyn Moklestad, Abigail
Deutmeyer and Alexis Chadwick.
2016: Submitted by Brittany Appleton, Event & Volunteer Coordinator for Waypoint, 318 Fifth St. SE,
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 , 319-365-1458, ext. 6118, www.waypointservices.org; accepted by
Dubuque-area staffers Nelly Hill, Tammi and Kaitlyn.
2015: Submitted and accepted by Tara Beck and advocate representative, Waypoint Services, 318
Fifth Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 , 319-365-1458