Ric Jones 50 Years of ServicePROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Council Member Ric Jones, having served the City of Dubuque with utmost dedication
and commitment, reached a momentous fifty years of public service on February 8, 2024 ;
and
WHEREAS, Council Member Jones began his public service with the city as a Probationary
Firefighter/EMT in 1974, dedicating himself to the protection of life and property from loss
by fire and other emergency situations; and
WHEREAS, Council Member Jones served in many positions in the Fire Department, advancing to
the roles of Firefighter, Acting Ambulance Driver/Attendant, Ambulance Driver/Attendant,
Ambulance Medical Officer, Medical Officer Acting Lieutenant, Fire Captain EMS, and
EMS Supervisor; and
WHEREAS, after retirement from the fire department on August 12, 2005, Council Member Jones
continued his public service by being elected City Council Member At Large in 2005, a
position which he has held since; and
WHEREAS, the loyalty and dedication demonstrated by Council Member Jones during his half century
of exemplary service stand as a testament to his unwavering commitment to the City of
Dubuque and its residents, significantly contributing to the betterment of the community.
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 AND COMMEND RIC JONES FOR
50 YEARS OF SERVICE
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND THANK COUNCIL MEMBER JONES FOR HIS
REMARKABLE COMMITTMENT TO OUR “MASTERPIECE ON THE MISSISSIPPI”.
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 May 2024.
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Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest:
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Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC, City Clerk
2024: Submitted by: Adrienne Breitfelder