DuRide in Service to Older Americans Month (May 2017) Copyrighted
May 1, 2017
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 2.
ITEM TITLE: DuRide in Service to Older Americans Month (May 2017)
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Older Americans Month Proclamation Supporting Documentation
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WHEREAS, May is "Older Americans Month", which recognizes older Americans for their
contributions to the nation, and to acknowledge older adults taking charge of their
health, staying engaged in their communities and making a positive impact on their
lives, the lives of others and the vibrancy of their communities: and
WHEREAS, The Older Americans Act, first enacted in 1965 was renewed in 2016 for another ten
years, which provides a nationwide network to help older adults live with dignity in the
communities of their choice, provides for home-delivered and congregate meals,
provides caregiver support, preventive health services, personal care, transportation,
job training and elder abuse education and prevention; and
WHEREAS, Older American Month encourages older Americans to be involved in their communities,
engage in enhancing their own personal quality of life and that of others and
encourages support and recognition for the special and unique needs of senior citizens;
and
WHEREAS, DuRide is a unique local non-profit organization that provides rides for citizens age 65
and older who cannot drive themselves, coordinating 180 volunteer drivers, who use
their own vehicles to provide over 1,000 rides a month. Since 2008 DuRide has
provided nearly 80,000 and now serves a record 300 members in Dubuque, Asbury and
East Dubuque.
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 MAY 2017 AS
DURIDE IN SERVICE TO OLDER AMERICANS 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 1st day of May, 2017.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, CIVIC, City Clerk
2017: Submitted by Greg Orwoll, DuRide Executive Director, 2728 Asbury Rd, Suite 330, Dubuque,
IA 52001 , 563-451-4999 office, greg(aduridedbg.com, www.duride.org
2016: Submitted and accepted by Greg Orwoll, DuRide Executive Director, 2728 Asbury Rd, Suite
330, Dubuque, IA 52001 , 563-451-4999 office, greq(a)duridedbq.com, www.duride.org
2015: Submitted and accepted by Greg Orwoll, DuRide Executive Director, 2728 Asbury Rd, Suite
330, Dubuque, IA 52001 , 563-451-4999 office, greq(a)duridedbq.com, www.duride.org
Here's what some of our members have to say about
how important DuRide is for them
Mimi said:
DuRide is the best thing to happen in Dubuque since the flood wall.
Eve said:
DuRide gave me back my life, and that is not an exaggeration! Without it I think I would lay down and
die! I wonder what we did before DuRide.
Ruth said:
Having transportation again is one
of my biggest blessings. The
volunteers are so kind, caring,
thoughtful, interesting and always
on time.
Elizabeth said:
If not for DuRide, I would have to
move. I lived in a large city but
there was nothing, I mean nothing,
like this beautiful and positive
program.
Marjorie said:
If it weren't for DuRide, I would be sitting in my home since I can't drive. I don't know what I would
do.
Mimi J said:
We are so fortunate to have DuRide. It's so organized and the volunteers are so pleasant and gracious.
It's convenient and affordable.
Jan and John said:
It was difficult to give up driving, but DuRide gave us our freedom back. They are only a phone call
away and the staff and drivers are some of the nicest people you will ever meet.
Pat said:
Without DuRide, I'd become a hermit. They give me my independence and they are always available.
Bill and Virginia said:
They are a lifesaver. The volunteers even come to the door to help since I can't see much. The staff is
great, too.
Opal said:
The volunteers go over and above to offer all the assistance I need. They are so polite and always ready
to help.
Joan said:
It would be very difficult for me to manage without DuRide. Some of my best friends are now DuRide
volunteers.
Jean said:
Mary said:
I am new to Dubuque and I would
be lost without DuRide. It keeps
independent and provides me
freedom. Dubuque should celebrate
these wonderful people and this
wonderful service.
Coletta said:
Since my husband passed away
they have always been here for me.
It is so reliable, even on weekends.
The drivers are wonderful.
One of my DuRide drivers was a former student! We reminisced about the good old days and friends
of fifty years ago. It's dependable and I can remain independent.
Marianne and Howard said:
We don't know what we would do without it. It would be difficult staying engaged and involved in
life. It is a wonderful service for which we are so very grateful. We have yet to meet a driver we did
not like. They do so many special things for us.
Nancy said:
Frankly, I can't think of an alternative I could use. It is convenient, dependable, and efficient and the
drivers are so nice. They provide a fantastic service that I am very grateful for.
Maggie said:
Without DuRide I'd be in a real fix. My drivers get me safely into my apartment, help me with my
keys and make sure I'm settled.
Susan said:
If it weren't for DuRide, I would have to stay home and I'd probably just wither away. I definitely
would have to consider moving out of my home. It makes all the difference in the world to me.
Thank you for your support!