Proclamation_Jeff Lenhart Crossing Iowa in a Yellow Fespa Copyrighted
November 5, 2018
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 6.
ITEM TITLE: Jeff Lenhart Proclamation
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Jeff Lenhart Proclamation Supporting Documentation
Extra Mile Day Proclamation Supporting Documentation
'I'HF.Ci'fY OF
Dus E
Mnsterpiece on the Mississippi
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WHEREAS, Dubuque, lowa, is a city made richer and more dynamic by the individuals
who comprise its citizenry through their unique experiences in this world; and
WHEREAS, Dubuque resident Jeffrey Lenhart left our city on August 2, 2018 for
Portland, Maine to launch a cross-country mission to spread kindness; and
WHEREAS, Jeff traversed America riding a bright yellow Vespa named "BeeKind"; and
WHEREAS, Jeff's journey was sponsored and supported, in part, by the generosity of
people and organizations from Dubuque and beyond, including the Dubuque Rescue
Mission, Premier Bank, Dubuque Tattoo Club, The Crow's Nest, Cumberland County
Scooters & Cycles, Poor People's Pub, and RevolutionMoto; and
WHEREAS, this journey allowed Jeff to represent Dubuque values by volunteering
throughout the country, including at Preble Street in Portland, Maine; Venza Brothers-4-
Others in Pottstown, Pennsylvania; Activate Good in Raleigh, North Carolina; and Union
Rescue Mission in Los Angeles, California; and
WHEREAS, Jeff completed his 7,013-mile, cross-countryjourney on October 31 2018, in
Sacramento, California, after visiting 18 states and Washington D.C. over the course of
91 days, having set foot in both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans; and
WHEREAS, Dubuque, lowa, and its leaders, find it worthwhile to highlight and commend
the extraordinary efforts and accomplishments of its citizens, who go forth into the world
in the name of kindness.
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 DUBUQUE CITIZEN JEFF LENHART AS:
"THE FIRST IOWAN TO CROSS THE COUNTRYIN A YELLOW VESPA"
AND ENCOURAGE AND INSPIRE HIS FELLOW IOWANS TO GO FORTH INTO THE
WORLD AND SPREAD KINDNESS TO OTHERS.
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
2018.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
2018: Submitted by Mayor and Mrs. Buol on behalf of Jeff Lenhart. Accepted by Jeff
Lenhart in conjunction with Extra Mile Day proclamation.
THE CITY OF
UB E
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
WHEREAS, Dubuque, lowa, is a community which acknowledges that a special
vibrancy exists within the entire community when its individual citizens
collectively "go the extra mile" in personal effort, volunteerism, and
service; and
WHEREAS, Dubuque, lowa, is a community which encourages its citizens to maximize
their personal contribution to the community by giving of themselves
wholeheartedly and with total effort, commitment, and conviction to their
individual ambitions, family, friends, and community; and
WHEREAS, Dubuque, lowa, is a community which chooses to shine a light on and
celebrate individuals and organizations within its community who "go the
extra mile" in order to make a difference and lift up fellow members of their
community; and
WHEREAS, Dubuque, lowa, acknowledges the mission of Extra Mile America to create
550 Extra M i le cities i n America and is proud to s u pport "Extra M i le Day"
on November 1, 2018.
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 1 St DAY OF NOVEMBER 2017 AS
"EXT RA M I L E DAY"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AND URGE EVERY INDIVIDUAL IN THE COMMUNITY
TO TAKE TIME ON THIS DAY TO NOT ONLY "GO THE EXTRA MILE" IN HIS OR HER
OWN LIFE, BUT TO ALSO ACKNOWLEDGE ALL WHO ARE INSPIRATIONAL IN THEIR
EFFORTS AND COMMITMENT TO MAKE THEIR ORGANIZATIONS, FAMILIES,
COMMUNITY, COUNTRY, OR WORLD A BETTER PLACE.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Great Seal of the
City of Du buq ue to be affixed th is 15th day
of October 2018.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
2018: Submitted for signature only by Christine Ott. Director of Media and Public Outreach,
310-619-3205, Christine(c�ExtraMileAmerica.orq. Original mailed August 23, 2017. Introduced
at the November 5, 2018 meeting in conjunction with another proclamation.
2017: Submitted for signature only by Christine Ott. Director of Media and Public Outreach,
310-619-3205, Christine(c�ExtraMileAmerica.orq. Original mailed August 23, 2017.
2016: Submitted for signature only by Christine Ott. Director of Media and Public Outreach,
310-619-3205, Christine(c�ExtraMileAmerica.orq.
2015: Submitted for signature only by Christine Ott. Director of Media and Public Outreach,
916-410-7835, Christine(c�ExtraMileAmerica.orq.
2014: Submitted for signature only by Christine Ott. Director of Media and Public Outreach,
916-410-7835, Christine(c�ExtraMileAmerica.orq.
2013: Submitted for signature only by Christine Ott. Director of Media and Public Outreach,
916-410-7835, Christine(c�ExtraMileAmerica.orq.
2012: Submitted for signature only by Christine Ott. Director of Media and Public Outreach,
916-410-7835, Christine(c�ExtraMileAmerica.orq
Christine Ott
Extra Mile America Foundation
5034 Runway Drive
Fair Oaks, CA 95628