Proclamation_Silver Star Banner Day 5 1 09
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque has always honored the sacrifice of its men and
women in the Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, the Silver Star Families of America was formed to make sure we
remember the blood sacrifice of our wounded and ill by designing
and manufacturing a Silver Star banner and flag; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Silver Star Families of America have worked
tirelessly to freely provide thousands of Silver Star banners, flags,
and care packages to the wounded and affected families of this city
and country; and
WHEREAS, the sole mission of the Silver Star Families of America is to
guarantee that every time someone sees a Silver Star banner or flag,
the sacrifices made by our Armed Forces for this city, state and
country are not forgotten.
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 THE 1ST OF MAY 2009, AS
“SILVER STAR BANNER DAY”
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, IN HONOR OF AND COMMITMENT TO THE
WOUNDED AND ILL ARMED FORCES MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have
hereunto set my hand and caused the
Great Seal of the City of Dubuque to
be affixed this 20th day of April, 2009.
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Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
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Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
2009: submitted by Mark Begich, Chairman, Community & Military Relations Task Force
via the United States Conference of Mayors. Accepted by Gene Giltner and Jack Gally
of the local American Legion and Post Master Tom Barryman, 599-6753.