Proclamation_Rick Dickinson Day (June 1, 2020)Copyrighted
June 1, 2020
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Rick Dickinson Day (June 1, 2020)
SUMMARY: On behalf of the Greater Dubuque Development
Corporation and the City of Dubuque.
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Rick Dickinson Day Proclamation
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WHEREAS, today marks the 25th anniversary of Rick Dickinson joining Greater Dubuque
Development Corporation as the president and chief executive officer of the
organization; and
WHEREAS, under Rick Dickinson's leadership, Greater Dubuque Development's efforts
related to business retention and expansion, workforce solutions, new
business recruitment, sustainable innovations, and more have been critical
to improving Dubuque's economy and overall quality of life; and
WHEREAS, Rick Dickinson has been integral in the creation and development of
hundreds of acres of industrial parks in Dubuque over the last 25 years,
making possible the expansion of dozens of local businesses and the
recruitment of new businesses, especially at Dubuque Industrial Center
West and the Dubuque Technology Park. Collectively, these new industrial
parks are home to more than 50 businesses, millions of capital investments,
and thousands of jobs; and
WHEREAS, Rick Dickinson has provided leadership and been a critical partner over the
last 25 years as the Dubuque community has navigated challenging times
and pursued large, intricate projects and initiatives that have defined our
community and its trajectory.
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 FIRST DAY OF JUNE 2020 AS:
"RICK DICKINSON DAY"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND URGE ALL CITIZENS TO TAKE PART IN
RECOGNIZING AND HONORING THE MANY CONTRIBUTIONS THAT RICK
DICKINSON HAS MADE TO OUR COMMUNITY OVER THE LAST 25 YEARS.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have
hereunto set my hand and caused the
Great Seal of the City of Dubuque to
be affixed his )1sty of June 2020.
Roy D.Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
2020: Submitted by Karen Kluesner of GDDC; Economic Development Director Jill
Connors and Public Information Office Randy Gehl.