Play Ball Summer (June-August 2017) Copyrighted
May 15, 2017
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 2.
ITEM TITLE: Play Ball Summer (June-August 2017)
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Whereas, the sport of baseball is America's national pastime; and
Whereas, the United States Conference of Mayors, Major League Baseball and Minor
League Baseball have come together to recognize June through August as Play
Ball Summer; and
Whereas, Play Ball Month encourages families and communities to participate in the game
of Baseball thus creating a sustainable enthusiasm for the game; and
Whereas. cities across the country will be coming together during the summer to support
the growth of Baseball to produced countless family and community bonding
experiences; and
Whereas, the sport of Baseball has taught our youth valuable life lessons of teamwork,
perseverance, leadership and sportsmanship that produce a diverse culture
showcasing a snapshot of where America stands today; and
Whereas, The sport of Baseball provides a proud sense of belonging to something bigger
than one's self; and
Whereas, we recognize the importance and influence of the sport of Baseball in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa.
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
MONTHS OF JUNE THROUGH AUGUST 2017, AS
"PLAY BALL SUMMER"
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 15th day of May, 2017.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
2017: Submitted and accepted by Mayor Roy D. Buol.