Park and Recreation Professionals Day (July 17)Copyrighted
July 6, 2026
City of Dubuque PROCLAMATIONS # 2.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Park and Recreation Professionals Day (July 17)
SUMMARY: On behalf of the City of Dubuque Park and Recreation
Professionals
SUGGUESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 26_07_06 Proclamation - PR Professionals Day
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, July 17, 2026, is the Park and Recreation Professionals Day; and
WHEREAS, The City of Dubuque supports the skilled work of park and recreation
professionals to strengthen community cohesion and resiliency,
connect people with nature and each other, and provide opportunities
for healthful living, social equity and environmental sustainability; and
WHEREAS, The City of Dubuque values the essential services that park and
recreation professionals and volunteers perform to provide
recreational and developmental enrichment for our children, youth,
adults and seniors; and to ensure our parks and recreational facilities
are clean, safe, and ready to use.
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 17th DAY OF JULY 2026 AS
"Park and Recreation Professionals Day"
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 July, 2026.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC, City Clerk
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