Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner Day (November 27, 2025)Copyrighted
November 17, 2025
City of Dubuque PROCLAMATIONS # 1.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner Day (November 27,
2025)
SUMMARY: On behalf of Bread of Life Presbyterian Church, Community
Foundation of Greater Dubuque, Dubuque Rescue Mission,
ReVosWel Truss & Lumber, United Way of Dubuque Area
Tri-States, and University of Dubuque.
SUGGUESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proclamation
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WHEREAS, the Thanksgiving holiday is a cherished American tradition celebrating gratitude,
togetherness, and the abundance of our shared blessings; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque proudly embodies the spirit of generosity, compassion, and
community; and
WHEREAS, our city has a tradition extending back over 60 years to provide joy, companionship, and
a free meal for those who may otherwise spend the holiday alone; and
WHEREAS, this enduring tradition is made possible by community volunteers, social service agencies,
universities, foundations, faith -based organizations, donors, and local businesses who
work together to continue this service to others; and
WHEREAS, this year's event will continue that tradition, taking place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on
November 27, 2025, at various host organization locations; and
WHEREAS, no one in the City of Dubuque should be without companionship and a hot meal on our
national holiday that celebrates family, gratitude, and human connection.
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 27TH OF NOVEMBER 2025 AS
"FREE COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER DAY"
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 171h day of November 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC, City Clerk
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2025: Submitted by Jason Neises and accepted by: Tom Stovall (Bread of Life Presbyterian Church);
Tabitha Kircher (University of Dubuque); Bobbie Jost (ReVosWel Truss & Lumber); Paula Paider
Licht (United Way - Dubuque & Tri-States); Danielle Leibfried (United Way - Dubuque & Tri-States);
Jason Neises (Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque); Clarissa Klostermann (Dubuque Rescue
Mission).
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