Proclamatin_National Service Recognition Day (April 3, 2018) Copyrighted
April 2, 2018
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 1.
ITEM TITLE: National Service Recognition Day(April 3, 2018)
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National Service Recognition Day Proclamation Supporting Documentation
THE CITY OF
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi
WHEREAS, service to others is a hallmark of the American character, and central to how we meet
our challenges; and
WHEREAS, the nation's governments are increasingly turning to national service and volunteerism as
a cost-effective strategy to meet their needs and expand economic opportunity by creating more
sustainable, resilient communities and providing education, career skills, and leadership abilities for
those who serve; and
WHEREAS, AmeriCorps and Senior Corps participants serve in more than 50,000 locations across
the country, bolstering our economic and social well-being while addressing the most pressing
challenges facing our communities; and
WHEREAS, national service participants demonstrate commitment, dedication, and patriotism by
making an intensive and lasting commitment to service; and
WHEREAS, national service represents a unique public-private partnership that invests in community
solutions and leverages non-federal resources to strengthen community impact and increase the
return on taxpayer dollars; and
WHEREAS, the Corporation for National and Community Service shares a priority with local leaders
nationwide to engage citizens, improve lives, and strengthen communities; and is joining with the
National League of Cities, the National Association of Counties, Cities of Service, and local leaders
across the country for National Service Recognition Day.
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
3RD DAY OF APRIL, 2018 AS
"NATIONAL SERVICE RECOGNITION DAY"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AND ENCOURAGE RESIDENTS TO RECOGNIZE THE
POSITIVE IMPACT OF NATIONAL SERVICE IN OUR COMMUNITY, TO THANK THOSE WHO
SERVE; AND TO FIND WAYS TO GIVE BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITIES.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my
hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of
Dubuque to be affixed this 2nd day of April, 2018.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
2018: PROGRAM REBRANDED. Submitted and accepted by Heather Satterly, Program Director,
AmeriCorps Partners in Learning, 1550 Clarke Drive, Dubuque, 563-584-8644, and, Marie Zoromski
with Senior Corps and Allyson Huss with Foster Grandparents.
2017: Submitted and accepted by Mary Bridget Corken-Deutsch, AmeriCorps Director, Partners in
Learning, 563.584.8644, Clarke University, 1550 Clarke Dr., Dubuque, IA 52001 ,
marvbridqet.deutsch(c�clarke.edu. Accepted by Americorps members.
2016: Submitted by Human Rights Director Kelly Larson and Ms. Brynn McDonnell, Economic
Opportunity VISTA, Dubuque Human Rights Department, (563) 589-4180,
Bmcdonne(c�cityofdubuque.orq. Accepted by Americorps members.
2015: Submitted and accepted by Mary Bridget Corken-Deutsch, AmeriCorps Director, Partners in
Learning, 563.584.8644, Clarke University, 1550 Clarke Dr., Dubuque, IA 52001 ,
marvbridqet.deutsch(c�clarke.edu.
2014: Submitted for signature only and presentation at the April 7 event by Deb Bell, AmeriCorps
Director, Partners in Learning, 563.584.8644, Clarke University, 1550 Clarke Dr., Dubuque, IA 52001 ,
Deb.Bell(c�clarke.edu, Signature only and presentation at the event.
2013: Submitted by Wendy Spencer, CEO, Corporation for National and Community Service,
cncs(c�deliverv.nationalservice.qov. Signature only and presentation at the event.