Proclamation Responsible Gaming Education
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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 employing more than
800 people and paying more than $22 million in payroll and benefits in
2005, distributing more than $3.5 million to local charities and
organizations, and $23,080,877 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, 2006
as Responsible Gaming Education Week in order to raise awareness of this
important issue.
NOW THEREFORE, I, ROY D. BUOL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, BY
VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE WEEK OF
AUGUST 7-11, 2006 AS:
"RESPONSIBLE GAMING EDUCA TION WEEK"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND ENCOURAGE ALL RESIDENTS TO JOIN ME IN
EXPRESSING GREAT APPRECIATION TO 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 here unto set my
hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of
Dubuque, IA to be affixed this 7th day of
August, 2006.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk