Proclamation_Welcome Back Students Weeks (August 17-28, 2015) Copyright 2014
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Welcome Back Students Weeks (August 17-28)
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❑ Welcome Back Students Weeks Proclamation Supporting Documentation
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Whereas, the citizens of City of Dubuque and the Greater Dubuque region greatly
value our local institutions of higher learning as tremendous assets; and
Whereas, Capri College, Clarke University, Divine Word Seminary, Emmaus Bible
College, Loras College, Northeast Iowa Community College, Southwest
Tech, University of Dubuque, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and
Wartburg Theological Seminary are respected members of the community;
and
Whereas, economic development, community improvement, cultural diversity and
enrichment and a service-minded citizenry in Dubuque are based on
education; and
Whereas, our region's institutions of higher learning have a tremendous positive
impact on our local and regional economy. Our colleges and universities
create the talented workforce we need for continued growth; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque appreciates the efforts of the faculty, staff and
students at each institution; and
Whereas, the leaders of the City of Dubuque seek to welcome all who pursue a higher
education in the All-America City of Dubuque Iowa and the Tri-state area.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROY D. BUOL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM
THE WEEKS OF AUGUST 17-28, 2015 AS
"WELCOME BACK STUDENTS WEEKS"
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 17th day
of August, 2015.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
2015: Submitted and accepted by Jan Powers of LDDC, 900 Jackson St., Suite 109.
2014: Submitted by Sara Harris of LDDC, 300 Main St., and accepted by Rick Dickinson and
staff on behalf of Greater Dubuque Development Corporation, DubuqueWorks, and the local
educational institutions.
2013: Submitted by Shannon Gaherty of LDDC, 300 Main St., and accepted by Rick Dickinson
on behalf of Greater Dubuque Development Corporation, DubuqueWorks, and the colleges.