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WHEREAS, on behalf of the citizens of Dubuque I am pleased to join the Substance
Abuse Services Center in promoting March 2014 as National Problem
Gambling Awareness Month in Dubuque; and
WHEREAS, promoting the awareness month provides individuals in the problem
gambling community an opportunity to educate the public and
policymakers about the social and financial effectiveness of services
available for problem gambling; and
WHEREAS, problem gambling is a public health issue affecting millions of Americans
of all ages, races, and ethnic backgrounds in all communities and which
has a significant societal and economic cost; and
WHEREAS, problem gambling is treatable and treatment is effective in minimizing the
harm to both individuals and society as a whole; and
WHEREAS, numerous individuals, professionals, and organizations have dedicated
their efforts to the education of the public about problem gambling and the
availability and effectiveness of treatment; and
WHEREAS, the Substance Abuse Services Center invites all residents of Dubuque to
participate in National Problem Gambling Awareness Month.
NOW THEREFORE, I, 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 MARCH 2014 AS:
"PROBLEM GAMBLING AWARENESS MONTH"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Great Seal of the
City of Dubuque to be affixed this 3rd day of
March, 2014.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
2014: Submitted and accepted by Connie Sprimont MSW,CGTC, Substance Abuse Services
Center, 799 Main Street, Dubuque, IA 52001, 563 -582 -3784, sprimontcasasc- dbq.orq
2013: Submitted and accepted by Allison Schwab LMSW IAADC, Substance Abuse Services
Center, 799 Main Street, Dubuque, IA 52001, 563 -582 -3784, schwaba(a?sasc- dbq.orq.
Accepted by representatives.
2012: Submitted and accepted by Allison Schwab LMSW IAADC, Substance Abuse Services
Center, 799 Main Street, Dubuque, IA 52001, 563 -582 -3784, schwaba @sasc - dbq.org