07_11_05 National Family Week Proclamation
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Dubuque, Iowa, is blessed with a multitude of families – an essential part of
the cultural, social, and spiritual fabric that is Dubuque; and
WHEREAS, Dubuque recognizes strong families are at the center of strong
communities; and
WHEREAS, everyone has a role to play in making families successful including
neighborhood organizations, businesses, nonprofit agencies,
policymakers, and, of course, families themselves; and
WHEREASduring Thanksgiving week, we all should take time to honor the importance
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of families, and recognize the special connections that support and
strengthen families year-round; and
WHEREAS, we all should recommit to enhancing and extending all of the connections
that strengthen and enrich families; and
WHEREAS, with the assistance and resources of agencies and organizations such as
the Alliance for Children and Families and its local member agency, Four
Oaks, we can help families of all shapes and sizes create a better future for
all Dubuque.
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 WEEK OF NOVEMBER 18 THROUGH 24, 2007, AS
“DUBUQUE NATIONAL FAMILY WEEK”
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AND COMMIT THIS OBSERVANCE TO THE PEOPLE
OF DUBUQUE.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Great Seal of the
City of Dubuque to be affixed this 5th day of
November, 2007.
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Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
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Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk