The 35th Anniversary Of The Dubuque Branch Of The NAACP (2024)Copyrighted
November 18, 2024
City of Dubuque PROCLAMATIONS # 1.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: The 35th Anniversary Of The Dubuque Branch Of The
NAACP (2024)
SUMMARY: On behalf of the Dubuque Branch of the NAACP.
SUGGUESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 24_11_18 NAACP 35 anniversary Proclamation
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WHEREAS, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was
established in the United States in 1909; and
WHEREAS, the NAACP's early work focused on anti -lynching campaigns and fighting other
injustices, such as discrimination in employment, voting rights, and segregated public
facilities; and
WHEREAS, the work in pursuit of social justice is ongoing; and
WHEREAS, a group of Dubuque residents sought to establish a branch of the NAACP in Dubuque
in response to events in the late 1980's; and
WHEREAS, the NAACP Dubuque Branch, established in 1989, celebrates its 35th anniversary this
year, continuing its commitment to justice in the areas of education, economic stability,
voting rights, health, and criminal justice; and
WHEREAS, this branch remains active in pursuit of such goals.
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
RECOGNIZE
THE 35T" ANNIVERSARY OF THE DUBUQUE BRANCH OF THE
NAACP
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AND CALL UPON THE RESIDENTS OF DUBUQUE TO
FURTHER AFFIRM THE ONGOING WORK OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Great Seal of the
City of Dubuque to be affixed this 18t" day of
November, 2024
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC, City Clerk
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2024: Submitted by RRS Stewart.
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