Proclamation Responsible Gaming
WHEREAS, the gaming entertainment industry is an important part of our
community, improving our overall economy and quality of life by
creating 900 jobs paying $21,835,047 in payroll and benefits in 2002,
distributing more than $2.7 million to local charities and
organizations, and $20,924,887 million in taxes annually; and
WHEREAS, the overwhelming majority of casino customers enjoy gaming for its
entertainmentand recreational value and do so responsibly;
however
WHEREAS, the commercial casino entertainment industry has devoted
significant effort and resources to the promotion and practice of
responsible gaming, including establishing the National Center for
Responsible Gaming to fund research into disordered gambling and
youth gambling and funding 1-800-BETS-OFF; and
WHEREAS, the commercial entertainment industry has designated August 4-8,
2003, Responsible Gaming Week in order to raise awareness of this
important issue.
NOW THEREFORE, I, TERRANCE M. DUGGAN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, BY VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME, DO HEREBY
PROCLAIM THE WEEK OF AUGUST 4-8, 2003 AS:
“RESPONSIBLE GAMING EDUCATION WEEK”
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE AND ENCOURAGE ALL RESIDENTS TO JOIN ME IN
EXPRESSING GREAT APPRECIATION TO THE DUBUQUE RACING
ASSOCIATION, DUBUQUE GREYHOUND PARK AND CASINO, AND THE
DIAMOND JO CASINO FOR SERVING AS AN ANCHOR FOR LOCAL TOURISM
EFFORTS, MAKING SUBSTANTIAL CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE TRI-
STATE AREA, AND HELPING TO LESSON THE BURDEN OF CITY GOVERNMENT
BY PROVIDING ADDITIONAL TAX REVENUE.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have
hunto set my hand and caused the
ere
Great Sealof the City of Dubuque, IA
to be affixed this 4th day of August,
2003.
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Terrance M. Duggan, MAYOR
Attest:
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Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
7/7/03 Shannon emailed me the Proclamation.
Need 2 originals!
7/23/02 Wants Proclamation to go thru on 8/5/02
Email agenda to SHANNONG@dgpc.com rather
2 Originals:
Agenda to Shannon M. Gaherty, 1855 Greyhound Park Dr., Dubuque, IA 52001
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