Proclamation_Read Across America Day (March 2, 2018) Proclamation Copyrighted
February 19, 2018
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Read Across America Day (March 2, 2018)
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Read Across America Day Proclamation Supporting Documentation
THE CITY OF
UB E
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
WHEREAS, the citizens of Dubuque, lowa stand firmly committed to promoting reading
as the catalyst for our students' future academic success, their preparation
for America's jobs of the future, and their ability to compete in a global
economy; and
WHEREAS, in educating of our youth, St. Mark Youth Enrichment has provided
significant leadership in community involvement that is grounded in the
principle that educational investment is key to the community's well-being
and long-term quality of life; and
WHEREAS, "National Educators of America's Read Across America," a national
celebration of Dr. Seuss's 114th birthday on March 2, 2018, promotes
reading and adult involvement in the education of our community's
students; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque enthusiastically endorses "NEA's Read Across
America" and recommits our community to engage in programs and
activities to make America's children the best readers in the world.
NOW THEREFORE, I, ROY D. BUOL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA,
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND THE CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE,
DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE 2ND DAY OF MARCH 2O18 AS
"D U B U QU E'S READ AC ROSS AM E RI CA DAY"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA. AND CALL ON THE CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE TO
ASSURE THAT EVERY CHILD IS IN A SAFE PLACE READING TOGETHER WITH A
CARI NG ADU LT ON MARCH 2, 2018.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Great Seal of the City
of Dubuque to be affixed this 19th day of
February 2018.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
2018: Submitted and accepted by Beth McGorry, St. Mark Youth Enrichment, 1201
Locust Street, 563-582-6211 , bmcqorry(c�stmarkyouthenrichment.orq.