Proclamation Homeless Persons' Mem Day
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WHEREAS, the winter poses extreme hardship for inadequately housed low-
income men, women, and children in Dubuque, IA; and
WHEREAS, the spirit of the holiday season of giving provides an opportunity for
affirmation and renewal regarding the commitment to end
homelessness; and
WHEREAS, December 21st has been designated National Homeless Persons'
Memorial Day by the National Coalition for the Homeless and the
National Health Care for the Homeless Council and is so recognized
by more than 125 cities nationwide; and
WHEREAS, in this season of generosity and sharing, citizens of Dubuque, Iowa
are encouraged to commit themselves to promoting compassion and
concern for all brothers and sisters, espeCially those who are poor
and homeless; and
WHEREAS, In remembering those who have died on the streets across the United
States, the cause of ending homelessness is kept urgent, as is the
city's collective commitment to preventing such tragedies in the
future.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, TERRANCE M. DUGGAN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA DO HEREBY PROCLAIM DECEMBER 21, 2005 AS:
"HOMELESS PERSONS' MEMORIAL DAY"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, IN RECOGNITION OF THE PEOPLE WHO
HAVE DIED ON OUR STREETS, IN OUR EMERGENCY SHELTERS, AND IN
CONDEMNED OR ABANDONED PROPERTIES, FROM AILMENTS OR
CONDITIONS DIRECTLY RELATED TO HOMELESSNESS.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have
hereunto set my hand and caused the
Great Seal of the City of Dubuque, IA
to be affixed this 19th day of
December, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk