Proclamation_Read Across America Day Proclamation (March 4, 2019) Copyrighted
February 18, 2019
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Read Across America Day Proclamation (March 4, 2019)
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Read Across America Day Proclamation Supporting Documentation
THE CITY OF
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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, St Mark Youth Enrichment has provided significant leadership in the area
of community involvement in the education of our youth, 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 115th birthday, promotes reading and adult
involvement in the education of our community's students.
WHEREAS, that this body 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 4TH DAY OF MARCH 2O19 AS:
"D U B U QU E'S READ AC ROSS AM E RI CA DAY"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND THAT THE DUBUQUE CITY COUNCIL
CALLS ON THE CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE TO ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD IS IN A
SAFE PLACE READING TOGETHER WITH A CARING ADULT ON MARCH 4, 2019;
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have
hereunto set my hand and caused the
Great Seal of the City of Dubuque to be
affixed this 18th day of February 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
2019: Submitted and accepted by Beth McGorry, St. Mark Youth Enrichment, 1201
Locust Street, 563-582-6211 , bmcqorry(c�stmarkyouthenrichment.orq.
2018: Submitted and accepted by Beth McGorry, St. Mark Youth Enrichment, 1201
Locust Street, 563-582-6211 , bmcqorry(c�stmarkyouthenrichment.orq.