Proclamation_Natural Gas Utility Workers' Day (March 18, 2020)Copyrighted
March 16, 2020
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Natural Gas Utility Workers' Day (March 18, 2020)
SUMMARY: On behalf of the American Public Gas Association.
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Natural Gas Utility Workers' Day Proclamation
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Supporting Documentation
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
PROC
AMA
ON
WHEREAS: March 18th was the day of a tragic event that lead to the widespread
odorization of natural gas and focus on the importance of safety among
natural gas utility workers; and
WHEREAS: as a way to recognize natural gas utility workers for their hard work and
accomplishments, the American Public Gas Association began recognizing
March 18 as Natural Gas Utility Workers' Day in 2016; and
WHEREAS: natural gas utility workers demonstrate exemplary commitment to safety
and ensuring natural gas is highly reliable; and
WHEREAS: on Natural Gas Utility Workers' Day and throughout the year, it is important
to build awareness and promote education about the vital role of natural gas
for economic development and resiliency.
NOW THEREFORE, I, ROY D. BUOL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA,
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND THE CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE, DO
HEREBY PROCLAIM THE 18TH DAY OF MARCH 2020 AS
"NATIONAL NATURAL GAS UTILITY WORKERS' DAY"
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa in recognition of the dedication of these workers to their
communities throughout the cities of Iowa.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have
hereunto set my hand and caused the
Great Seal of the City of Dubuque to be
affixed this 16th of March 2020.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
2020: submitted by Nicole Breitbach, Black Hills Energy, Community Affairs Manager,
1015 Cedar Cross Rd., 585-4022, nicole.breitbach@blackhillscorp.com; accepted by
Nicole Breitbach and/or Jeff Staudenmaier.