Proclamation_Dubuque's Read Across America Day (March 2, 2020) Copyrighted
February 17, 2020
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 2.
ITEM TITLE: Dubuque's Read Across America Day (March 2, 2020)
SUMMARY: On behalf of St. MarkYouth Enrichment.
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Dubuque's Read Across America Day Proclamation Supporting Documentation
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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; and
Whereas, that the Dubuque City Council calls on the citizens of Dubuque to assure
that every child is in a safe place, reading together with a caring adult on
March 2, 2020; and
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 2ND OF MARCH 2O20 AS:
"DUBUQUE'S READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have
hereunto set my hand and caused the
Great Seal of the City of Dubuque to be
affixed this 17th day of February 2020.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
2020: Submitted and accepted by Beth McGorry, St. Mark Youth Enrichment, 1201
Locust Street, 563-582-6211, bmcgorry�a stmarkyouthenrichment.org.
2019: Submitted and accepted by Beth McGorry, St. Mark Youth Enrichment, 1201
Locust Street, 563-582-6211, bmcqorry(c�stmarkyouthenrichment.org.
2018: Submitted and accepted by Beth McGorry, St. Mark Youth Enrichment, 1201
Locust Street, 563-582-6211, bmcgorr�(a�stmarkyouthenrichment.orq.