Proclamation_DuRide Older Americans Month (May2019) Copyrighted
May 20, 2019
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 2.
ITEM TITLE: DuRide OlderAmericans Month (May2019)
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DuRide OlderAmericans Month Proclamation Supporting Documentation
THE CITY OF
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi
WHEREAS, May is "Older Americans Month", which recognizes older Americans for their
contributions to the nation, and to acknowledge older adults taking charge of
their health, staying engaged in their communities and making a positive
impact on their lives, the lives of others and the vibrancy of their communities;
and
WHEREAS, the Older Americans Act, first enacted in 1965, provides a nationwide network
to help older adults live with dignity in the communities of their choice,
provides for home-delivered and congregate meals, caregiver support,
preventive health services, personal care, transportation, job training and elder
abuse education and prevention; and
WHEREAS, Older Americans Month encourages older Americans to remain independent,
stay involved in their communities, engaged in enhancing their own personal
quality of life and that of others, and encourages support and recognition for
the special and unique needs of senior citizens; and
WHEREAS, DuRide is a unique local non-profit organization that provides rides for citizens
age 65 and older who cannot drive themselves, coordinating nearly 300
members who need help, with 160 volunteer drivers who use their own vehicles
to provide over 1,000 rides a month. Since 2008, DuRide has provided over
100,000 rides in Dubuque, Asbury and East Dubuque.
NOW THEREFORE, I, ROY BUOL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND THE CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE, DO
HEREBY PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF MAY 2019 AS:
"DURIDE IN SERVICE TO OLDER AMERICANS MONTH"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto
set my hand and caused the Great Seal of
the City of Dubuque to be affixed this 20t"
d ay of M ay 2 019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
2019: Submitted and accepted by Greg Orwoll, DuRide Executive Director, 2728 Asbury Rd,
Suite 330, Dubuque, IA 52001 , 563-451-4999 office, qreq(c�duridedbq.com, www.duride.org
2018: n/a
2017: Submitted and accepted by Greg Orwoll, DuRide Executive Director, 2728 Asbury Rd,
Suite 330, Dubuque, IA 52001 , 563-451-4999 office, qreq(c�duridedbq.com, www.duride.org
2016: Submitted and accepted by Greg Orwoll, DuRide Executive Director, 2728 Asbury Rd,
Suite 330, Dubuque, IA 52001 , 563-451-4999 office, qreq(c�duridedbq.com, www.duride.org
2015: Submitted and accepted by Greg Orwoll, DuRide Executive Director, 2728 Asbury Rd,
Suite 330, Dubuque, IA 52001 , 563-451-4999 office, qreq(c�duridedbq.com, www.duride.org