Proclamation_Arts and Humanities Month (October 2015) Copyright 2014
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 4.
ITEM TITLE: Arts and Humanities Month (October 2015)
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❑ Arts and Humanities Month Proclamation Supporting Documentation
THF.CT'I'Y OF
DUB E
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
WHEREAS, the month of October has been recognized as National Arts and Humanities
Month by Americans for the Arts, the White House, Congress and
countless communities across the nation for more than two decades; and
WHEREAS, the arts and humanities enhance and enrich life in Dubuque today for all
residents through education, creativity and livability; and
WHEREAS, the arts industry also strengthens our economy by generating $47 million
in total economic activity annually and by supporting the full-time
equivalent of 1,550 jobs in Dubuque; and
WHEREAS, the City has provided over $2.4 million dollars in financial support to
Dubuque arts and cultural organizations through two grant programs and
enriches the community through the public art exhibit, Art on the River,
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 OCTOBER 2015 AS
"ARTS AND HUMANITIES MONTH"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AND CALL UPON OUR CITIZENS TO CELEBRATE
AND PROMOTE THE ARTS AND CULTURE IN DUBUQUE.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Great Seal of the
City of Dubuque to be affixed this 5t" day of
October, 2015.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin Firnstahl, City Clerk
2015: Submitted by Arts and Cultural Affairs Coordinator Debra Allyene. Accepted by Marina
O'Rourke, the Arts and Cultural Advisory Commission Chairperson.
2014: Submitted by Economic Development Coordinator Megan Starr, Accepted by Marina
O'Rourke, Arts and Cultural Advisory Commission Vice-Chairperson
2013: Submitted by Arts and Cultural Affairs Coordinator Jan Stoffel, Accepted by Ellen
Henkels, Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Chairperson.
2012: Submitted by Arts and Cultural Affairs Coordinator Jan Stoffel, Accepted by Marina
O'Rourke, Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Chairperson.
2011 : Submitted by Arts and Cultural Affairs Coordinator Jan Stoffel. Accepted by Marina
O'Rourke, Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Chairperson.
2010: Submitted by Arts and Cultural Affairs Coordinator Jan Stoffel. Accepted by Geri Shafer,
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Chairperson.
2009: Submitted by Arts and Cultural Affairs Coordinator Jan Stoffel. Accepted by Geri Shafer,
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission.
2008: Louise Karnes, Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission