Proclamation Human Rights Day
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PROCLAMATION
Whereas, December 10 is International Human Rights Day, a time for
remembering that the protection of basic human dignity is the
foundation of freedom, justice, and peace in society; and
Whereas, Dubuque is a growing community whose long-term social and
economic vitality will be assured by hospitality towards people of
rich and diverse cultures; and
WHEREAS, Dubuque is a city of caring people interested in creating a welcoming
and secure environment for people of all racial, ethnic, and economic
backgrounds to live and work with dignity; and
WHEREAS, promotion of understanding and respect towards all members of
Dubuque is a worthy ideal.
NOW THEREFORE, I, TERRANCE M. DUGGAN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM DECEMBER 10, 2005,
"HUMAN RIGHTS DAY"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AND EXPRESS THE HOPE THAT THIS
OBSERVATION WILL PROMOTE A WELCOMING AND ACCEPTING
ENVIRONMENT FOR PEOPLE THROUGHOUT OUR CITY.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have
hereunto set my hand and caused the
Great Seal of the City of Dubuque, IA
to be affixed this 5th day of
December, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk