Proclamation_Preservation Month May 2011
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, historic preservation is an effective tool for creating sustainable
communities, managing growth, revitalizing neighborhoods, fostering
local pride and maintaining community character while enhancing
livability; and
WHEREAS, historic preservation is relevant for communities across the nation,
both urban and rural, and for Americans of all ages, all walks of life
and all ethnic backgrounds; and
WHEREAS, it is important to celebrate the role of history in our lives and the
contributions made by dedicated individuals in helping to preserve
the tangible aspects of the heritage that has shaped us as a people;
and
WHEREAS, "Celebrating America’s Treasures" is the theme for National
Preservation Month 2011, co-sponsored by the City of Dubuque
Historic Preservation Commission and the National Trust for Historic
Preservation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROY D. BUOL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA,
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE, DO
HEREBY PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF MAY 2011, AS
“PRESERVATION MONTH”
AND CALL UPON THE CITY OF DUBUQUE TO JOIN THEIR FELLOW CITIZENS
ACROSS THE UNITED STATES IN RECOGNIZING AND PARTICIPATING IN THIS
SPECIAL OBSERVANCE.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have
hereunto set my hand and caused the
Great Seal of the City of Dubuque to
nd
be affixed this 2day of May, 2011.
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Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
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Kevin S. Firnstahl, Acting City Clerk
2011: Submitted by Dave Jonson, Planning Services and accepted by HPC
Chairperson David Klavitter.
2010: Submitted by Dave Johnson, Planning Services and accepted by HPC
Commissioners David Klavitter and Michael Knight.
2009: Submitted by Dave Johnson, Planning Services and accepted by HPC
Commissioner Michael Knight.