AmeriCorps Week (March 8 - 14, 2026)Copyrighted
March 2, 2026
City of Dubuque PROCLAMATIONS # 2.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: AmeriCorps Week (March 8 - 14, 2026)
SUMMARY: On behalf of the City of Dubuque AmeriCorps Program and
Green Iowa AmeriCorps.
SUGGUESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proclamation
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, service to others is a hallmark of the American character and has the unique ability to bring
people of all backgrounds together in common cause, and throughout our history residents have
stepped up to meet our most pressing challenges of the day by volunteering in their
communities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque is a proud sponsor of members of diverse ages and backgrounds serving
with the City of Dubuque AmeriCorps Program who provide educational support to our youth K-
12 through social emotional learning, Green Iowa AmeriCorps members who engage and
educate our community to become climate resilient, Justice Advocate AmeriCorps members who
provide free legal education and support services to low-income and vulnerable residents; and
WHEREAS, AmeriCorps enriches the lives of its members, building habits that create active participants in
civic matters affecting their communities long after their service terms are completed; and
WHEREAS, AmeriCorps members demonstrate commitment, dedication, and patriotism by making an
intensive commitment to service, which remains with them in their future endeavors; and
WHEREAS, AmeriCorps programs bring people together across race, age, and zip code to address critical
issues facing the country, forge relationships and cultivate mutual respect, and help build
resilient and thriving communities; and
WHEREAS, through their service, AmeriCorps members strengthen the lives of their families,
communities, and the City of Dubuque as a whole; and
WHEREAS, AmeriCorps Week is an opportunity to recognize the dedication and commitment of the more
than 1.3 million Americans who have chosen to serve their country through AmeriCorps and their
community partners, and to encourage more Americans to follow their footsteps in service.
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 8TH
THROUGH THE 14TH OF MARCH 2O26 AS
"AMERICORPS WEEK"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AND URGE OUR COMMUNITY TO THANK AMERICORPS MEMBERS
AND ALUMNI FOR THEIR SERVICE AND TO FIND THEIR OWN WAYS TO GIVE BACK TO OUR
COMMUNITY.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and
caused the Great Seal of the City of Dubuque to be affixed
this 2nd day of March 2026.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CIVIC, City Clerk
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2026: Submitted by: Gina Bell and accepted by: Lizzie Sulla and Zoe Heiar.
2025: Submitted by: Gina Bell and accepted by: Jessica Anderschau and AmeriCorps members.
2024: Submitted and accepted by: the City of Dubuque AmeriCorps Program & Green Iowa AmeriCorps member
located in the Office of Sustainability
2023: Submitted and accepted by: the City of Dubuque AmeriCorps Program
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