Proclamation_Adoption MonthTHE CITY OF
DubE
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
PRO CLAMAT
ON
Whereas, the state of Iowa recognizes the importance of giving children permanent, safe and
loving families through adoption; and
Whereas, more than 101,000 children in the United States foster care system are waiting to be
adopted; and
Whereas, all young people deserve a meaningful and permanent connection to a caring adult who
becomes a supportive, stable, loving and lasting presence in their lives; and
Whereas, November is a special time of thanksgiving and public awareness for both adoptive
families and the Iowa Department of Human Services, Iowa KidsNet, the Iowa Foster
and Adoptive Parents Association and the numerous individuals, public organizations
and private agencies who work diligently to make sure every child has a safe and stable
home; and
Whereas, every successful adoption is more than an achievement for these children and their
adoptive families; it is a success story in which all Iowans can share; and
Whereas, Iowa's future depends on today's children and our commitment to helping all children
grow and develop to their full potential.
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, ROY D. BUOL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF
NOVEMBER, 2013 AS
"ADOPTION MONTH"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AND URGE ALL CITIZENS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WAYS
WE CAN POSITIVELY SUPPORT YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my
hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of
Dubuque to be affixed this 4th day of November,
2013.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
2013: Submitted and accepted by Andrew Browns, B.A., Post Adoptive Support Specialist, Iowa
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