Mayor's Day of Recognition for National Service Copyrighted
April 3, 2017
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Mayor's Day of Recognition for National Service (April 4,
2017)
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Mayor's Day of Recognition Proclamation Supporting Documentation
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WHEREAS, service to others is a hallmark of the American character, central to how we meet
our challenges, and how the nation's mayors are increasingly turning to national
service and volunteerism as acost-effective strategy to meet city needs; and
WHEREAS, AmeriCorps and Senior Corps address the most pressing challenges facing our
cities and counties, from educating students, to providing health services and
helping communities recover from natural disasters; and
WHEREAS, national service expands economic opportunity by creating more sustainable,
resilient communities and providing education, career skills and leadership
abilities for those who serve; and
WHEREAS, AmeriCorps and Senior Corps participants serve in more than 50,000 locations
across the country, bolstering the civic, neighborhood and faith-based
organization that are so vital to our economic and social well-being; and
WHEREAS national service participants demonstrate commitment, dedication and patriotism
by making an intensive commitment to service, a commitment that remains with
them in their future endeavors; and
WHEREAS the Corporation for National and Community Service shares a priority with
mayors nationwide to engage citizens, improve lives, and strengthen
communities.
NOW THEREFORE, I, ROY D. BOOL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE
4TH DAY OF APRIL, 2017 AS
"MAYOR'S DAY OF RECOGNITION FOR NATIONAL SERVICE"
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 3rd day of April, 2017.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, CIVIC, City Clerk
2017: Submitted and accepted by Mary Bridget Corken-Deutsch, AmeriCorps Director, Partners in
Learning, 563.584.8644, Clarke University, 1550 Clarke Dr., Dubuque, IA 52001 ,
marybridget.deutsch()clarke.edu. Accepted by Americorps members.
2016: Submitted by Human Rights Director Kelly Larson and Ms. Brynn McDonnell, Economic
Opportunity VISTA, Dubuque Human Rights Department, (563) 589-4180,
BmcdonneO-cityofdubugue.org. Accepted by Americorps members.
2015: Submitted and accepted by Mary Bridget Corken-Deutsch, AmeriCorps Director, Partners in
Learning, 563.584.8644, Clarke University, 1550 Clarke Dr., Dubuque, IA 52001 ,
marybridget.deutschO-clarke.edu.
2014: Submitted for signature only and presentation at the April 7 event by Deb Bell, AmeriCorps
Director, Partners in Learning, 563.584.8644, Clarke University, 1550 Clarke Dr., Dubuque, IA 52001 ,
Deb.Belleclarke.edu, Signature only and presentation at the event.
2013: Submitted by Wendy Spencer, CEO, Corporation for National and Community Service,
cncsodelivery.nationalservice.gov. Signature only and presentation at the event.