Pollinator Week Proclamation (June 21-27, 2021)Copyrighted
June 21, 2021
City of Dubuque
City Council Meeting
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SUMMARY:
SUGGESTED
DISPOSITION:
Prociamation(s) # 2.
Pollinator Week Proclamation (June 21-27, 202 1)
On behalf of Sustainable Dubuque.
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Pollinator Week Proclamation Supporting Documentation
THE CITY OF
D �Uj- B �E
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
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, pollinator species such as birds and insects are essential partners of farmers and
ranchers in producing much of our food supply; and
WHEREAS, pollination plays a vital role in the health of our state's forests and grasslands, which
provide forage, fish and wildlife, timber, water, mineral resources, and recreational
opportunities as well as enhanced economic development opportunities for
communities; and
WHEREAS, pollinator species provide significant environmental benefits that are necessary for
maintaining healthy, biodiverse ecosystems; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque has reduced pesticide use to increase wildlife habitats in 15 of our
parks and natural areas; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque is hosting a week's worth of pollinator friendly activities and events
this week at the Bee Branch Creek.
NOW THEREFORE, 1, 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
JUNE 21-27,2021 AS
"POLLINATOR WEEK"
in the City of Dubuque and urge all residents to recognize this observance and participate in contributing
to a healthy, sustainable environment.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand
OF and caused the Great Seal of the City of Dubuque to
0 be affixed this 21st day of June 2021.
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Roy0- Buol, Mayor
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Attest:
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Adrienne N. Breitfelder, C6 Clerk
2021: Submitted and accepted by Gina Bell, Sustainability Coordinator, City of Dubuque, 50 W. 13 th
Street, Dubuque, A 52001, gbellC@_cityofdubugue.org