Kiwanis Club of Dubuque 103rd Anniversary Week (February 12-18, 2023) Copyrighted
February 6, 2023
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Kiwanis Club of Dubuque 103rd Anniversary Week(February 12-18,
2023)
SUM MARY: On behalf of the Kiwanis Club of Dubuque.
SUGGESTED
DISPOSITION:
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Kiwanis Club Anniversary Proclamation Supporting Documentation
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WHEREAS, Kiwanis International is one of the largest service organizations in the world with more
than 551,000 members of all ages and abilities in more than 80 nations; and
WHEREAS, the members of Kiwanis Club of Dubuque are devoted to improving the world, one child
and one community at a time; and
WHEREAS, #KidsNeedKiwanis speaks for itself; and
WHEREAS, in addition to improving the lives of children in Dubuque and in communities around the
world, Kiwanis Club members promote the development of community leaders, positive
role models, intercultural understanding and cooperation, and opportunities forfellowship,
personal growth, professional development and community service and will continue to
have a positive impact on our community and residents; and
WHEREAS, the Kiwanis Club of Dubuque annually raises thousands of dollars and distributes those
funds to worthwhile organizations in the community; and
WHEREAS, the service provided by the Kiwanis Club of Dubuque also involves members of the
Kiwanis family including elementary school K-Kids, middle school Builders Club, high
school Key Clubs and the AKTION club for adults with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, the first Kiwanis club started in Detroit, Michigan, USA, in 1915; and the Kiwanis Club of
Dubuque was formed on February 14, 1920, and they invite all past members of the
Kiwanis family and the public to help them celebrate their 103rd anniversary with a week
of celebration and a special Kiwanis Kids Day this summer.
NOW THEREFORE, I, BRAD M. CAVANAGH, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND RESIDENTS OF DUBUQUE, DO HEREBY
PROCLAIM THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 12-18, 2023, AS
"KIWANIS CLUB OF DUBUQUE 103RD ANNIVERSARY WEEK"
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 6th day of February, 2023.
Brad M Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC, City Clerk
2023: Submitted by Ric Jones. Accepted by Nora McCarville.