Proclamation - Responsible Gaming Education Week
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~roclamation
the gaming entertainment industry is an important part of our community,
improving our overall economy and quality of life by creating over 1,000 jobs
paying $22,316,980 in payroll and benef"lts in 1999, reducing the number of
people on welfare by 12%, increasing tourism, donating over $2 million to local
charities and organizations, increased property values, and $25,395,779 million
in taxes annually; and
the overwhelming majority of casino customers enjoy gaming for its
entertainment and recreational value and do so responsibly; however
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
the commercial entertainment industry has designated August 7-11, 2000,
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 7-11, 2000 AS:
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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 hereunto set
my hand and caused the Great Seal of the
City of Dubuque, IA to be affixed this 7th
day of August, 2000.
Terrance M. Duggan, MAYOR
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
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WHEREAS, the gaming entertainment industry is an important part of our community,
improving our overall economy and quality of life by creating over 1,000 jobs
paying $22,316,980 in payroll and benefits in 1999, reducing the number of
people on welfare by 12%, increasing tourism, donating over $2 million to local
charities and organizations, increased property values, and $25,395,779 million
in taxes annually; and
WHEREAS, the overwhelming majority of casino customers enjoy gaming for its
entertainment and 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 7-11, 2000,
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 7-11,2000 AS:
~SPONSIBLE GAMING EDUCA nON W.EEK"
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 hereunto set
my hand and caused the Great Seal of the
City of Dubuque, IA to be affixed this 7th
day of August, 2000.
Terrance M. Duggan, MAYOR
Attest:
Jeanne M. Schneider, City Clerk
7/00 Bruce Wentworth asked me to fax him copies of Proclam. as they were going to prepare one.
7/25/00 Shannon M. Gaherty of DRA faxed me a copy back; I prepared it & asked for Mayor's input.
Shannon said they will let me know by Mon. if any changes.
To go thru 8/7/00.
Need 2 Originals.
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DRAFT
PROCLAMATION
the gaming entertainment industry is an important part of our community,
improving our overall economy and quality of life by creating over 1,000 jobs,
paying $22,316,980 in payroll & benefits in 1999, reducing the number of people
on welfare by 12%, increasing tourism, donating over $2 million to local charities
and organi:zations, increased property values, and $25,395,779 million in taxes
annually; and
the overwhelming majority of casino customers enjoy gaming for its
entertairunent and recreational value and do so responsibly; however
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
the commercial entertainment industry has designated August 7.11, 2000,
Responsible Gaming Week in order to raise awareness of this important issue.
NOW, TIiEREFORE, I, TERRANCE M. DUGGAN, MAYOR OF THE ClTY OF DUBUQUE,
BY VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE
WEEK OF AUGUST 7-11, 2000 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 & 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 hereunto
set my hand and caused the Great
Seal of the City of Dubuque, IA to
be affixed to this 7111 day of August,
2000.
Terrance M. Duggan, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
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DUBUQUE RACING ASSOCIATION
FACSIMILE TRANSMITTAL SHEET
TO:
KARJ!.N CHESTERMAN
FAX NUMBBR:
589-0890
COMPANY;
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
PHONE NUMBER:
319.589-4120
RE:
RESPONSIBLE GAMING EDUCATION
WEEK PROCLAMATION
fROM:
SHANNON M. GAIlERTY
DATE:
JUl.Y 25, 2000
TOTAL NO. 01' PAGl'S INCLUDING COVER:
2
SENDER'S REFERENCE NUMBER:
lI9-5B2_l641
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NOTES/COMMENTS:
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Attached is a draft of the Responsible Gaming Education Week Proclamalion I wrote. As we
discussed this is a joint effort betWeen the Diamond Jo Casino artd us. I am faxing a cO!,'l' to
Na1alie tocb.y teminding h"" that all changes need to be &xed back [0 me by Friday, July 28 . I
wiJl make the necessary changes and &x them to you first thing Monday moming. This should
give you enough time [0 fuilih the documents. I will also remind Natalie about the meeting
Monday, August -,.., 6:30 p.m. on the third floor of the Library.
Thanks agajIl for all your help with this Katcn. I appreciate it! IF you have arty queotions please
feel free to call me at 582-3647. I will be in Des Moines from Wednesday ~ Friday. But I will be
checking my voic=il and retuming calls.
11155 GRJ'iYHOUNO PAR.!e DRIVB. DUl'UQt,ltl.. IA 5.20Ul
P:H:ON~: '111.3112.3647. FAX: !l1!)-532-90H