Healthy Homes Month (June 2016) Copyright 2014
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 2.
ITEM TITLE: Healthy Homes Month (June 2016)
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Healthy Homes Month Proclamation Supporting Documentation
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Whereas, home health and safety hazards, including physical safety hazards, lead-based
paint, radon, mold, pests, and allergens, cause or contribute to a wide range of
illnesses and diseases, including lead poisoning, asthma, cancer, and injuries; and
Whereas, lead poisoning affects hundreds of Dubuque's children under six; as 75% of
children tested are exposed to lead; and
Whereas, home accidents, improperly stored chemicals, carbon monoxide, mold and other
indoor contaminants, and safety hazards cause injury and adverse health effects to
Dubuque citizens every year; and
Whereas, water intrusion/mold growth, lead paint, electrical, and falls on stairs are the most
common observed healthy homes hazards in Dubuque; and
Whereas, many of Dubuque's families are unaware that their homes have health hazards;
and
Whereas, education and awareness about the dangers of unhealthy or unsafe housing can
save the lives of many citizens of the City of Dubuque.
NOW THEREFORE, I, RIC W. JONES, MAYOR PRO-TEM, OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND THE CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE,
DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF JUNE 2076 AS
"HEALTHY HOMES MONTH"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AND ASK CITIZENS AND GOVERNMENT
OFFICIALS TO OBSERVE THIS MONTH WITH APPROPRIATE PROGRAMS AND
ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO ENHANCE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF HOME HEALTH AND
SAFETY HAZARDS AND THE WAYS WE CAN PROTECT OUR FAMILIES FROM THESE
HAZARDS.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Great Seal of the City
of Dubuque to be affixed this 6th day of June,
2016.
Ric W. Jones, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
2016: Submitted by Health Services Manager Mary Rose Corrigan and accepted by Kim
Glaser, Lead and Healthy Homes Program Manager, City of Dubuque Housing and
Community Development.