Proclamation_Day of Mourning (June 1, 2020)Copyrighted
June 1, 2020
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 2.
ITEM TITLE: Day of Mourning (June 1, 2020)
SUMMARY: On behalf of the Sisters of Charity, BVM
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Day of Mourning Proclamation
Type
Supporting Documentation
THE CITY OF
DUB
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WHEREAS, together, interfaith leaders and mayors across the nation seek to transcend
our divisions and call us to mourn and honor the more than 100,000 people
who have died as a result of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, many suggest that this number may be a low estimate because people who
have died at home are not included in the data; and
WHEREAS, although this pandemic is still unfolding, the nation needs time to heal and
to learn the hard truths that the coronavirus has revealed — that our suffering
has been unequal and disproportionate across age, race and profession;
and
WHEREAS, we hope for the healing of the nation and rededicate ourselves to repairing
the injustices this pandemic has revealed, even as we work for the healing
of those who are afflicted with the virus. We mourn together today for the
healing of the nation; and recommit ourselves to the difficult work ahead.
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 JUNE 1, 2020 AS
"A DAY OF MOURNING"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA FOR THE 100,000 AMERICAN DEATHS.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have
hereunto set my hand and caused the
Great Seal of the City of Dubuque to
be affixed tpis 1st day of June 2020
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin/S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
2020: Submitted and accepted by LaDonna Manternach, BVM, VP of the Congregation,
Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 1100 Carmel Drive, 563.588.2351.