Proclamation_Drive The Great River Road Month (September 2015) Copyright 2014
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 2.
ITEM TITLE: Drive The Great River Road Month (September)
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❑ Drive The Great River Road Month Supporting Documentation
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WHEREAS, the Great River Road is America's greatest drive, encompassing 3,000
miles of interconnected roads that follow the Mississippi River through 10
states, from Lake Itasca in northern Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico; and
WHEREAS, the Great River Road has been designated a National Scenic Byway for its
historical, cultural, recreational, natural and scenic treasures; and
WHEREAS, the Great River Road runs through hundreds of vibrant cities and unique
river towns; and
WHEREAS, the Great River Road is the ideal way to discover and experience the rich
culture of the Mississippi River region and the heart of America; and
WHEREAS, Iowa boast 367 miles of the Great River Road National Scenic Byway,
linking travelers in Iowa with all the riches of the Mississippi River region;
and
WHEREAS, there is no scenic drive in America quite like the Great River Road.
NOW THEREFORE, the City of Dubuque does hereby proclaim September 2015 to be
Drive the Great River Road Month, letting this proclamation serve as an invitation to all
Americans and visitors from around the world to experience America's Greatest Drive.
NOW THEREFORE, I, ROY BUOL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND THE CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE, DO
HEREBY PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, AS
"Drive the Great River Road Month"
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 17t" day of August, 2015.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, CIVIC, City Clerk
2015: Submitted and accepted by Teri Goodman