Proclam - Dragon Boat Festival ro Iamation
WHEREAS,
the International Dragon Boat Festival to be held on August 10, 11 and 12,
2001 in Dubuque, is made possible with the contributions of area
businesses and volunteers; and
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
Dubuque is the Dragon Boat Capital of the Midwest, where several hundred
participants from the Tri-States, Midwest, Canada, England and Germany
will pair up to race each other in Iowa's oldest and most scenic city; and
the festival's public events begin Saturday morning with the "Awakening of
the Dragon "ceremony, and races take place all day Saturday and Sunday at
Miller-Riverview Park, with the Final Races and Awards ceremony taking
place Sunday afternoon; and
WHEREAS,
the motto of the American Dragon Boat Association is "Friendship
Through Paddling'; and the main reason for these races is to meet people
from other parts Of the country and the world; and
WHEREAS,
the ceremonies, pageantry, camaraderie and the fantastic boats
themselves, 44 feet long with boldly painted dragon head prows,
Serpentine tails and crews of 21 people, offer a glimpse of the Orient, past
and present, a chance to enjoy our Midwestern hospitality and experience
great competitive spirit and make lasting friendships.
NOW THEREFORE, I, TERRANCE M. DUGGAN, MA YOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA, DO HEREBY URGE OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY TO RECOGNIZE AND SUPPORT
THE INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOA T FESTIVAL ON AUGUST 10, 11, AND 12, 2001 AND
EXTEND OUR SINCERE BEST WISHES AND CORDIAL WELCOME TO THE VISITING
TEAMS.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Great Seal of the
City of Dubuque, to be affixed this 6h day of
August, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, MA YOR
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk