Week without Violence Proclamation
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, The Dubuque Community Y, utilizing Christian principle, creates
opportunities for growth, leadership and empowerment for women,
men, and youth by building healthy minds, spirits, and bodies with
emphasis on respect, responsibility, caring, honesty, and elimination
of racism and prejudices; and
WHEREAS, The Dubuque Community Y Domestic Violence Program provides a
safe haven and support for victims of domestic violence along with
community education and awareness; and
WHEREAS, Childcare, health and wellness, youth development, volunteer and
leadership programs draw members together who strive to create
opportunities for growth, leadership, and power to attain a common
vision of peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all people; and
WHEREAS, Community events such as the Dubuque Community Y’s Week
Without Violence, October 14-21, 2007, along with events such as
“Lighting the Way” on October 14, The Silent Witness Project, Voices
for Victims Luncheon and other activities during that week provide
education and awareness of the tragedy of domestic abuse and all
other forms of violence.
NOW THEREFORE, I, ROY D. BUOL, MAJOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA,
DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 14-21, 2007 AS A:
“WEEK WITHOUT VIOLENCE”
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 1st day of October,
2007.
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Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
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Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
9/12/07 – Sr. Charla Bulko, cbulko@dubcommy.org, 588-0048 ext 11