Colts Drum and Bugle Corps Resolution of SupportMembers of the 2009 Presidential Inaugural Committee:
SUBJECT: Inaugural Parade Participation by the Colts Drum and Bugle Corps
On behalf of the City of Dubuque and the City Council, it gives me great pleasure to
write to support the selection of the Colts Drum and Bugle Corps for the 2009 Inaugural
Parade.
We are proud to have the Colts spend each summer touring the country as representatives
of Dubuque, and as "Iowa's Ambassadors of Music." They represent all the best
attributes of our young people -extraordinary musical talent, dedication to discipline and
hard work, and the knowledge that success requires long-term focus and commitment to
each other.
In the face of challenging times for non-profit groups the Colts also continue to give back
to the Dubuque community. They are heavily involved with the Dubuque Public Schools
as supporters of music programs for underserved youth and provide extracurricular
programs including a steel drum ensemble, a youth chorale, and a summer band program.
I can honestly say that the Colts have changed the lives of thousands of individual young
people in our area. In addition they provide national visibility to our community and
each year draw visitors from across the region to Dubuque.
In sum, we would be extremely proud to see Dubuque's own Colts Drum and Bugle
Corps marching down Pennsylvania Avenue as part of the 2009 Inaugural Parade. This
will be a historic event and we hope that you will select the Colts to represent Iowa and to
honor President-Elect Obama.
Sincerely,
Roy Buol
Mayor, City of Dubuque
Preparer: Barry A. Lindahl, Esq. Address: City Hall, 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001 Telephone:
(563) 589-4120
RESOLUTION NO. 420-08
RESOLUTION SUPPORT
WHEREAS, the Colts Drum and Bugle Corps have changed the lives of
thousands of individual young people in the Dubuque area; and
WHEREAS, the Colts Drum and Bugle Corps are heavily involved with the
Dubuque Public Schools as supporters of music programs for underserved youth and
provide extracurricular programs; and
WHEREAS, the Colts Drum and Bugle Corps spend each summing touring the
country as representatives of Dubuque and as "Iowa's Ambassadors of Music." They
represent the best attributes of our young people -extraordinary musical talent,
dedication to discipline and hard work, and the knowledge that success requires long-
term focus and commitment to each other; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, that we support the selection of the Colts Drum and Bugle Corps to march in
the 2009 Presidential Inaugural Parade in Washington, D.C.
Passed, approved and adopted the 1st day of December, 2008.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC,
City Clerk