Proclamation_Adoption Month (November 2015) Copyright 2014
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Adoption Month (November 2015)
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❑ Adoption Month Proclamation Supporting Documentation
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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, teens who will be transitioning to adulthood have an especially urgent need for adoptive
families or permanent connections to caring adults; and
Whereas, November is a special time of thanks and public awareness for 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 a success story in which all Iowans can share; and
Whereas, Iowa's future depends on our commitment to helping all children develop to their full
potential.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, 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, 2015 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 2nd day of November,
2015.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
2015: Submitted and accepted by Christa Hefel, MPH, Post Adoption Support Specialist, Four
Oaks/Iowa Kidsnet, chefel(afouroaks.orq<mailto:chefel(afouroaks.org, 563-557-3100 ext. 2318 office
2014: Submitted and accepted by Kara L. Magnison, LISW, Post Adoptive Support Supervisor, Iowa
KidsNet, 180 W. 15th St, Dubuque, Iowa 52001 , 319.337.4523 x2804.
2013: Submitted and accepted by Andrew Browns, B.A., Post Adoptive Support Specialist, Iowa
KidsNet, 255 JFK Road, > Dubuque, Iowa 52002, 563-582-0044 x129