Proclamation_Census Day (April 1, 2020)Copyrighted
March 16, 2020
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 3.
ITEM TITLE: Census Day (April 1, 2020)
SUMMARY: On behalf of the Census 2020 Complete Count
Committee.
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Census Day Proclamation
Type
Supporting Documentation
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
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ON
WHEREAS, every ten years the U.S. Census Bureau is required by the U.S. Constitution to
conduct a count of the population, which provides an opportunity to help shape
the foundation of our nation and its communities; and
WHEREAS, federal and state funding is allocated to communities, and decisions are made on
matters of national and local importance based, in part, on census data; and
WHEREAS, census data helps determine how many seats each state will have in the U.S.
House of Representatives and is necessary for redistricting of state legislative
seats, county boards, city councils, and voting districts; and
WHEREAS, information from the 2020 Census is vital for influencing decisions such as
infrastructure, health care, and education; and
WHEREAS, the information collected by the census is confidential and protected by law; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque is committed to ensuring every resident is counted; and
WHEREAS, a united voice from business, government, community -based and faith -based
organizations, educators, media and others will enable the 2020 Census
message to reach more of our citizens.
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 FIRST OF APRIL 2020 AS
"CENSUS 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 16th day of
March 2020.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
2020: Submitted by Public Information Officer Randy Gehl. Accepted by Assistant Planner Guy
Hemenway.