Proclamation_Arts and Humanities Month (October 2019) Copyrighted
October 7, 2019
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 3.
ITEM TITLE: Arts and Humanities Month (October2019)
SUM MARY: On behalf of the Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory
Commission
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION:
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Arts and Humanities Month Proclamation Supporting Documentation
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WHEREAS, the month of October has been recognized as National Arts and Humanities
Month by Americans for the Arts, the White House, Congress, and countless
communities across the nation for more than two decades; and
WHEREAS, the arts and humanities enhance and enrich life in Dubuque today for all
residents through education, creativity, and livability; and
WHEREAS, the nonprofit arts and culture sector of Dubuque alone strengthens our
economy by generating $47.2 million in total economic activity annually,
supporting the full-time equivalent of 1,530 jobs in Dubuque, and generating
$5 million in local and state government revenue; and
WHEREAS, the City has provided over $3.9 million dollars in financial support to
Dubuque arts and cultural organizations through two grant programs and
enriches the community through the public art exhibit, Art on the River, and
seeks to further the integration of arts and culture throughout the community
with the continued enactment of the Arts and Cultural Master Plan.
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
CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2019 AS:
"ARTS AND HUMANITIES MONTH"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AND CALL UPON OUR CITIZENS TO CELEBRATE AND
PROMOTE THE ARTS AND CULTURE ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES, AND WORKERS
IN DUBUQUE.
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 Firnstahl, City Clerk
2019: Submitted by Arts and Cultural Affairs Coordinator Jennifer Petersen-Brant. Accepted by
Ali Levasseur, the Arts and Cultural Advisory Commission Chairperson.
2018: Submitted by Arts and Cultural Affairs Coordinator Debra Alleyne. Accepted by David
Schmitz, the Arts and Cultural Advisory Commission Chairperson
2017: Submitted by Arts and Cultural Affairs Coordinator Debra Alleyne. Accepted by David
Schmitz, the Arts and Cultural Advisory Commission Vice-Chairperson
2016: Submitted by Arts and Cultural Affairs Coordinator Debra Alleyne. Accepted by Ellen
Henkels, the Arts and Cultural Advisory Commission Vice-Chairperson.
2015: Submitted by Arts and Cultural Affairs Coordinator Debra Alleyne. Accepted by Marina
O'Rourke, the Arts and Cultural Advisory Commission Chairperson.
2014: Submitted by Economic Development Coordinator Megan Starr, Accepted by Marina
O'Rourke, Arts and Cultural Advisory Commission Vice-Chairperson
2013: Submitted by Arts and Cultural Affairs Coordinator Jan Stoffel, Accepted by Ellen Henkels,
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Chairperson.
2012: Submitted by Arts and Cultural Affairs Coordinator Jan Stoffel, Accepted by Marina
O'Rourke, Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Chairperson.
2011 : Submitted by Arts and Cultural Affairs Coordinator Jan Stoffel. Accepted by Marina
O'Rourke, Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Chairperson.
2010: Submitted by Arts and Cultural Affairs Coordinator Jan Stoffel. Accepted by Geri Shafer,
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Chairperson.
2009: Submitted by Arts and Cultural Affairs Coordinator Jan Stoffel. Accepted by Geri Shafer,
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission.
2008: Louise Kames, Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission