Proclamation_Preservation Month May 2013THE CITY OF
DubE
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
PRO CLAMAT
ON
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, "See! Save! Celebrate!" is the theme for National Preservation Month
2013, cosponsored by the City of Dubuque Historic Preservation
Commission and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, 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 2013, 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
be affixed this 6`h day of May, 2013.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
2013 Submitted by Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager and accepted by a
member of the Historic Preservation Commission.
2012: 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.