Proclamation_Operation We Care July 2008
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, “Operation We Care” is an initiative of the Tri-state service
organizations, but spearheaded by Chapter 6 of the Disabled
American Veterans in Dubuque with its mission to assist veterans
and their families in time of need; and
WHEREAS, “Operation We Care” is an ongoing project specifically designed to
address the needs of Tri-State veterans and their families that are
currently being overlooked, or unfunded or when other funding
sources, assistance, and charities are unavailable; and
WHEREAS, specific needs can vary depending on individual circumstances.
Each request for assistance is handled discreetly to ensure the
request meets the criteria of a true need and is not covered by
another source of funding. Representatives from the Disabled
American Veterans oversee “Operation We Care,”; and
WHEREAS, examples of unfunded needs currently being covered by “Operation
We Care” include residence access ramps; helping with
transportation costs to local and regional VA medical facilities;
paying pharmacy, rent, and utility bills; and providing wheelchairs,
walkers, clothing, food and blankets to veterans in need.
NOW THEREFORE, I, ROY D. BUOL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA,
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE, DO
HEREBY PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF JULY, 2008, AS
“OPERATION WE CARE MONTH”
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AN URGE ALL CITIZENS TO ANSWER THE
NEEDS OF VETERANS DURING THIS MONTH-LONG EVENT AND EVERY MONTH.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have
hereunto set my hand and caused the
Great Seal of the City of Dubuque to
be affixed this 16th day of June, 2008.
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Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
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Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
2008: Darryl Wiegand, 653.588-9626, Operation We Care c/o DAV Chapter 6, 2425
Division Street, Dubuque, IA 52001; Jim Wagner 563.556.3838.