Earth Day Proclamation (April 22, 2021) Copyrighted
April 19, 2021
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 1.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Earth Day Proclamation (April 22, 2021)
SUMMARY: On behalf of Sustainable Dubuque
SUGGESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
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Earth Day Proclamation Supporting Documentation
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WHEREAS, we are all stewards and beneficiaries of the Earth, and its healthy and diverse
ecosystem is vital to a thriving community, a vigorous local economy, and a sustainable
environment; and
WHEREAS, human activities are causing widespread climate change to the detriment of natural
resources, biological diversity, and human health and happiness; and
WHEREAS, the impacts include pollution, loss of wildlife species, damage and loss of habitat, food
and water, weather extremes and worse flooding, human health crises, and loss of
livelihoods; and
WHEREAS, we must use creativity, innovation, and education to solve these problems, with local
communities leading the way by encouraging sustainable energy and water use,
sustainable land use and transportation, and waste reduction, reuse and recycling
practices; and
WHEREAS, there are compelling aesthetic, economic, and social reasons for local governments to
initiate and support these practices; and
WHEREAS, Earth Day offers people a unique opportunity to make, renew, and celebrate
commitments that will protect quality of life and the Earth for generations to come.
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
APRIL 22, 2021 AS
"EARTH DAY"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE AND URGE ALL RESIDENTS TO REFLECT ON HOW TO CONTRIBUTE
TO A HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT AND MAKE DUBUQUE AN EVEN BETTER PLACE
TO LIVE, WORK, AND RAISE A FAMILY.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand
and caused the Great Seal of the City of Dubuque to
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Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
2021: Submitted and accepted by Gina Bell, Sustainability Coordinator, City of Dubuque, 50 W. 13tn
Street, Dubuque, IA 52001, gbell cityofdubuque.org