Proclamation Rising Stars League
WHEREAS, the Independent League provides a top level of baseball competition
for boys ages 8 through 15 in which approximately 750 boys
participate; and
WHEREAS, the Independent League is a non-profit organization organized,
managed, coached and officiated by adult volunteers, stressing
sportsmanship, participation, hard play and developing baseball and
personal skills to a high level both as a team and as an individual;
and
WHEREAS, the Independent Baseball League annually sponsors a Youth
Baseball Tournament for 8, 10, 12 and 14 year old teams the second
weekend in June. This tournament draws teams from an area
encompassing a 200 mile radius from Dubuque and provides a high
caliber of baseball competition for everyone in the Tri-State area to
observe and enjoy. Over 2000 boys have participated in this
tournament annually in the past.
NOW THEREFORE, I, TERRANCE M. DUGGAN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
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DUBUQUE, IOWA DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE DAYS OF JUNE 7 AND 8 and
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21 and 22, 2003.
“RISING STARS INDEPENDENT LEAGUE DAYS”
IN DUBUQUE AND URGE ALL CITIZENS TO OFFER THEIR BEST WISHES,
SUPPORT AND INVOLVEMENT IN THIS TOURNAMENT.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have
hereunto set my hand and caused the
Great Seal of the City of Dubuque, IA
to be affixed this 2nd day of June,
2003.
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Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
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Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Need 3 Originals. Send Ken Klinge an Agenda as a reminder, 2267 Carter Rd.,
52001
5/14/03 Talked to Ken & changed dates for 2003; Reviewed it with him over the
phone. 3 Originals, send him an Agenda. He’s going to try to get the letter they
need through Susan Gwiasda.
5/6/02 based on one from 1998. Reviewed it with him.
KC