Proclamation_Welcome Students Weeks (August 21 - September 5, 2017) Copyrighted
August 21, 2017
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Welcome Students Weeks (August 21 - September 5,
2017)
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Welcome Students Weeks Proclamation Supporting Documentation
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Whereas, the citizens of City of Dubuque and the Greater Dubuque region greatly value
our local institutions of higher learning as tremendous assets; and
Whereas, Capri College, Clarke University, Divine Word Seminary, Emmaus Bible
College, Loras College, Northeast Iowa Community College, Southwest
Wisconsin Technical College, University of Dubuque, the University of
Wisconsin-Platteville and Wartburg Theological Seminary are respected
members of the community; and
Whereas, economic development, community improvement, cultural diversity and
enrichment and a service-minded citizenry in Dubuque are based on
education; and
Whereas, our region's institutions of higher learning have a tremendous positive
impact on our local and regional economy. Our colleges and universities
create the talented workforce we need for continued growth; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque appreciates the efforts of the faculty, staff and students
at each institution; and
Whereas, the leaders of the City of Dubuque seek to welcome all who pursue a higher
education in the All-America City of Dubuque Iowa and the Tri-state area.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROY D. BUOL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM
THE TIME OF AUGUST 21 TO SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 AS
"WELCOME STUDENTS WEEKS"
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 21st day
of August, 2017.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
2017: Submitted and accepted by Kristin Dietzel of Greater Dubuque Development, 900
Jackson St., Suite 109.
2016: Submitted and accepted by Jan Powers of Greater Dubuque Development, 900
Jackson St., Suite 109.
2015: Submitted and accepted by Jan Powers of Greater Dubuque Development, 900 Jackson
St., Suite 109.
2014: Submitted by Sarah Harris of Greater Dubuque Development, 300 Main St., and
accepted by Rick Dickinson and staff on behalf of Greater Dubuque Development Corporation,
DubuqueWorks, and the local educational institutions.
2013: Submitted by Shannon Gaherty of Greater Dubuque Development, 300 Main St., and
accepted by Rick Dickinson on behalf of Greater Dubuque Development Corporation,
DubuqueWorks, and the colleges.