Proclamation Dragonboat
WHEREAS, the Regional Dragon Boat Festival to be held on September 6, 7 and
8th, 2002 in Dubuque, is made possible with the contributions of area
businesses and volunteers; and
WHEREAS, Dubuque is the Dragon Boat Capital of the Midwest, where several
hundred participants from the Tri-States and the Midwest, will pair up
to race each other in Iowa’s oldest and most scenic city; and
WHEREAS, the festivals public events begin Saturday morning with the
Awakening of the Dragon ceremony, and races take place all day
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Saturday and Sunday at Miller-Riverview Park, with the Final Races and
Awards ceremony taking place Sunday afternoon; and
WHEREAS, the motto of the American Dragon Boat Association is Friendship
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Through Paddling, and the main reason for these races is to meet
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people from other parts of the country and the world; and
WHEREAS, the ceremonies, pageantry, camaraderie and the fantastic boats
themselves, 44 feet long with boldly painted dragon head prows,
Serpentine tails and crews of 21 people, offer a glimpse of the Orient,
past and present, a chance to enjoy our Midwestern hospitality and
experience great competitive spirit and make lasting friendships.
NOW THEREFORE, I, TERRANCE M. DUGGAN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA, DO HEREBY URGE OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY TO RECOGNIZE AND
SUPPORT THE INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL ON SEPTEMBER 6, 7
AND 8, 2002 AND EXTEND OUR SINCERE BEST WISHES AND CORDIAL WELCOME
TO THE VISITING TEAMS.
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
September, 2002.
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Terrance M. Duggan, MAYOR
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Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
8/26/02 Jean McCallum called - edited last year’s Proclamation. Wants it go thru on
9/3/02.
It’s Regional one rather than International this year.
Only one original.
Jean McCallum – 557 1429 or work 582 3647 W.