Proclaim - Special OlympicsWHEREAS, January 18-20, 2000 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 250
mentally handicapped athletes from around the State ice skate, ski and
snowshoe in an Olympic form of competition; and
WHEREAS, the over 250 athletes range from 8 years old to 60 plus and truly exhibit
a youthful energy and enthusiasm; and
WHEREAS,
the events are held at the Dubuque Five Flags Civic Center and
Sundown Mountain with the opening ceremonies at the University of
Dubuque's Quad and the Victory Banquet Dinner at the Dubuque
Greyhound Park. The Olympic Village is at the Dubuque Inn; 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, TERRANCE M. DUGGAN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA DO HEREBY PROCLAIM JANUARY 18 THROUGH 20, 2000 AS:
"SPECIAL OI.:YMPICS 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, IA to
be affixed this 17th day of January,
2000.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
WHEREAS, January 18-20, 2000 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 250
mentally handicapped athletes from around the State ice skate, ski and
snowshoe in an Olympic form of competition; and
WHEREAS, the over 300 athletes range from 8 years old to 60 plus and truly exhibit
a youthful energy and enthusiasm; and
WHEREAS,
the events are held at the Dubuque Five Flags Civic Center and
Sundown Mountain with the opening ceremonies at the University of
Dubuque's Quad and the Victory Banquet Dinner at the Dubuque
Greyhound Park. The Olympic Village is at the Dubuque Inn; 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, TERRANCE M. DUGGAN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA DO HEREBY PROCLAIM JANUARY 18 THROUGH 20, 2000 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
Grsat Seal of the City of Dubuque, IA to
be affixed this 17th day of January,
2000.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Paul Gorrell, 917 Patricia Ann Dr. 52003
Ph. 583-0496
WHEREAS, January 18-20, 2000 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 250
mentally handicapped athletes from around the State ice skate, ski and
snowshoe in an Olympic form of competition; and
WHEREAS, the athletes range from 8 years old to 60 plus and truly exhibit a
youthful energy and enthusiasm; and
WHEREAS,
the events are held at the Dubuque Five Flags Civic Center and
Sundown Mountain with the opening ceremonies at the University of
Dubuque's Quad and the Victory Banquet Dinner at the Dubuque
Greyhound Park. The Olympic Village is at the Dubuque inn 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, TERRANCE M. DUGGAN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA DO HEREBY PROCLAIM JANUARY 18 THROUGH 20, 2000 AS:
"SPECIAL OLYMPICS DUBUQUE IOWA 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, IA to
be affixed this 17th day of January,
2000.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
· THE'ORGANIZATION
Teamwork, high-fives, a sincere hug of appreciation, the spirit of achievement,
detemdnation, sportsmanship and friendship is what Special Olympics is all about.
Founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Special Olympics is an international program
that provides olympic quality sports training and athletic competition to mentally
handicapped children and adults. Special Olympics is sports in its truest sense. The goat
is to not only win, but to try; to experience, not to conquer.
Special Olympics is unique in that everyone has a chance to win since age, sex and ability
divisions group competition. No time is too slow, no distance too small, to earn a medal or
ribbon. In the Special Olympics program, everyone is a winner.
Participation in Iowa Special Olympic training and competition events is open to all
individuals with mental handicaps throughout the state, regardless of their degree of
challenge. We have seen tremendous growth since its inception. In 1968, our program
served the needs of 100 athletes and has grown to include over 10,000 today.
Mentally handicapped athletes throughout the state compete at the local level and have the
opportunity to advance to area and state-level competition. Currently, Special Olympics
Iowa provides training and competition in 22 sports.
Special Olympics Iowa would not exist today without the time, talent, energy and dedication
of more than 15,000 volunteers who are committed to helping our athletes. These
volunteers are the unsung heroes behind our local and state competitions and spend
thousands of hours of training, raising money and promoting events. Volunteers~come
from all walks of life, all age groups and all income brackets. Yet they all have one common
link -~ the comment to provide our athletes the opportunity to be the best tkSy can be.
Special Olympics Iowa's state office is located in Des Moines and is governed by a 25-
member volunteer Board of Directors. Members of the Board assist the ten-member staff
with all aspects of the program -- training, coordination of events, facilities, funding,
publicity, and volunteers.
Special Olympics Iowa is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization that relies on the generosity
of individuals, corporations, foundations and service organizations for fmancial support.
Special Olympics does not receive funding from United Way. In 1995, Special Olympics was
named ~Most Credible Charity in America" by the Chronicle of Philanthropy.
Contributions enable us to continue to support the goals and mission of Special Olympics
Iowa: to reach more athletes, to increase training opportunities, to offer more sports and to
improve the quality of our athletes' lives through sports.
STATE WINTER GAMES
On January 18, 19 & 20, 2000, over 300 mentally handicapped athletes from across Iowa
will travel to Dubuque to in Special Olympic Iowa's State Winter Games. Two and half days
competition will inclk~.~e downhill skiing, cross country skiing/and snoeshoeing at
Sundown Ski Area, as well as s.peed and figure skating at Fiv~'lags Civic Center. Athletes
will kick off the 15th Annual Wmter Games with a parader athletes at Sundown Ski Area
and the lighting of the Olympic flame on Tuesday evening~. Following a day of competition
on Wednesday, athletes will be honored at a formal banquet and will then have time to
social e with one another as they danee to the latest hits.
During this 2-% day event, more than 300 Dubuque area citizens will volunteer and assist
Special Olympics. As the people of Dubuque help others feel better about who they are and
what they do -- they begin to feel better about themselves and the positive impact that their
community is making on the lives of others. Additionally, the State Winter Games will
financially impact the area by an estimated $250,000.
DUBUQUE POLAR PLUNGE
The First Annual Dubuque Polar Plunge is coming to Sundown Mountain Ski Area on
Saturday, January 22, 2000. The funds raised from this event wilt be used to offset the
expenses associated with the State Winter Games held in Dubuque each year.
The Dubuque Polar Plunge is an innovative way to show support for a very heartwarming
cause. Plunger will lunge down a slide made of snow into a pool of icy water; crawl through
the pool; step out into the brisk January temperatures; and run frantically into the ski
lodge in front of hundreds of spectators. Individuals who are brave enough to take the
plunge will collect a minimum of $50 in pledges from friends, family, co-workers, or
complete strangers.
Ail plungers will receive an official Dubuque Polar Plunge sweatshirt and an invitation to
the post party with a variety of refreshments and musical entertainment.