Proclamation_Special Olympics 1 15 09
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, January 12-14, 2009, is time set aside to host the Special Olympics
Iowa Dubuque Winter Games; and
WHEREAS, these three days are filled with winter sports events where over 400
mentally challenged athletes from around the State, Ice Skate,
Snowshoe, Alpine and Nordic Ski in an Olympic form of competition;
and
WHEREAS, the over 400 athletes range from 8 years old to 60 plus and truly
exhibit a youthful energy and enthusiasm; and
WHEREAS, the events are held at Albrecht Acres, Dubuque Five Flags Civic
Center and Sundown Mountain with the opening ceremonies and
Victory Banquet Dinner at the Grand River Center. The Olympic
Village is at the Grand Harbor Resort and Water Park; and
WHEREAS, Dubuque is extremely proud to host this very worthwhile competition
and extends a sincere welcome to all competitors and their family
and friends.
NOW THEREFORE, I, ROY D. BUOL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA,
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE, DO
HEREBY PROCLAIM JANUARY 12-14, 2009, AS
SPECIAL OLYMPICS IOWA ~ DUBUQUE WINTER GAMES TIME
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
th
be affixed this 5 day of January,
2009.
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Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
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Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
2009: Ric Jones and Paul Gorrell, pgorrell@radiodubuque.com