Proclamation_Bells of Peace Day (November 11, 2018) Copyrighted
November 5, 2018
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 2.
ITEM TITLE: Bells of Peace Day(November 11, 2018)
SUMMARY: A Worid War 1 Centennial Armistice Remembrance
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Bells of Peace Day Proclamation Supporting Documentation
THE CITY OF
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi
WHEREAS, a tolling of bells is a traditional expression of honor and remembrance; and
WHEREAS, a century ago, 4.7 million American sons and daughters put on the uniform to serve our
nation and the world in World War I; and
WHEREAS, men and women from our own community served selflessly and honorably in this global
conflict; and
WHEREAS, there were 375,000 American casualties including 116,516 deaths; and
WHEREAS, on the 11 t" hour, of the 11 t" day, of the 11 t" month in 1918, an armistice to the fighting
was declared.
WHEREAS, the U.S World War I Centennial Commission has called upon all Americans across the
nation to honor and remember those who served.
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 11 t" DAY OF NOVEMBER 2018 AS
"BELLS OF PEACE DAY"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AS A WORLD WAR I CENTENNIAL ARMISTICE
REMEMBRANCE AND CALL UPON THE CITIZEN AND INSTITUTIONS OF OUR COMMUNITY TO
TOLL THE BELLS IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE ARMISTICE AT 11:00 A.M. LOCAL TIME ON
NOVEMBER 11, 2018.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my
hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of
Dubuque to be affixed this 5th day of November 2018.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
2018: Submitted by the U.S. World War One Centennial Commission, 35 West Main St. Suite B —
131 , Ventura, CA 93001 and accepted by Dubuque American Legion Post #6 Commander Bob
Felderman, 241 Southgate Drive, Dubuque, lowa 52003, 563-213-0398,
robertfelderman(c�qmail.com.