Proclamation Youth WeekPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS,
the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has designated this first
week in May as Youth Week to honor America's Junior Citizens for their
accomplishments, and to give fitting recognition of their services to
Community, State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, Dubuque Lodge #297 will sponsor an observance during that week in
tribute to the Junior Citizens of this Community; and
WHEREAS,
no event could be more deserving of our support and participation than
one dedicated to these young people who represent the nation's
greatest resource, and who in the years ahead will assume the
responsibility for the advancement of our free society; and
WHEREAS,
our Youth need the guidance, inspiration and encouragement which we
alone can give in order to help develop those qualities of character
essential for future leadership, and go forth to serve America; and
WHEREAS,
to achieve this worthy objective we should demonstrate our
partnership with Youth, our understanding of their hopes and
aspirations and a sincere willingness to help prepare them in every way
for the responsibilities and opportunities of citizenship.
NOW THEREFORE, I, TERRANCE M. DUGGAN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE WEEK BEGINNING ON THE 1sT SUNDAY IN MAY
AS:
"YOUTH WEEK"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND URGE EVERYONE TO PARTICIPATE IN ITS
OBSERVANCE.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto
set my hand and caused the Great Seal
of the City of Dubuque, IA to be affixed
this 6th day of May, 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
4/02 Submitted by Dorothy Culbertson (She talked to Terry (~ it)
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