Proclamation_Arts and Humanities Month_October 2011
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the month of October has been recognized as National Arts and Humanities
Month by Americans for the Arts, the White House, Congress and
countless communities across the nation for more than two decades; and
WHEREAS, the arts and humanities embody much of the accumulated wisdom,
intellect, and imagination of humankind; and
WHEREAS, the arts and humanities enhance and enrich life in Dubuque today for both
citizens and tourists through the economy, jobs, education, creativity and
community livability; and
WHEREAS, the City has provided over $1.8 million in financial support to Dubuque arts
and cultural organizations through two grant programs; and Art on the
River, a year-long outdoor, temporary public art exhibit.
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 OCTOBER 2011 AS:
“ARTS AND HUMANITIES MONTH”
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AND CALL UPON OUR CITIZENS TO CELEBRATE
AND PROMOTE THE ARTS AND CULTURE IN DUBUQUE
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Great Seal of the
rd
City of Dubuque to be affixed this 3 day of
October, 2011.
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Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
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Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
2011: Submitted by Neighborhood Development Specialist Jerelyn O’Connor and accepted by
the Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commisison.
2010: Submitted by Arts and Cultural Affairs Coordinator Jan Stoffel. Accepted by Geri Shafer,
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Chairperson.
2009: Submitted by Arts and Cultural Affairs Coordinator Jan Stoffel. Accepted by Geri Shafer,
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission.
2008: Louise Kames, Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission