Proclamation Dragon Boat FestivPROCI AMATION
WHEREAS,
the Regional Dragon Boat Festival to be held on September 6 and 7,
2003 in Dubuque, is made possible with the contributions of area
businesses and volunteers; and
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
Dubuque is the Dragon Boat Capital of the Midwest, where several
hundred participants from the Tri-States, Midwest and Canada will pair
up to race each other in Iowa's oldest and most scenic city; and
the festivals public events begin Saturday morning with the
"Awakening of the Dragon" ceremony, and races take place all day
Saturday and Sunday at Miller-Riverview Park, with the Final Races and
Awards ceremony taking place Sunday afternoon; and
WHEREAS,
the motto of the American Dragon Boat Association is "Friendship
Through Paddling", and the main reason for these races is to meet
people from other parts of the country and the world; and
WHEREAS, the ceremonies, pageantry, camaraderie and the fantastic boats
themselves, 44 feet long with boldly painted dragon head prows,
Serpentine tails and crews of 21 people, offer a glimpse of the Orient,
past and present, a chance to enjoy our Midwestern hospitality and
experience great competitive spirit and make lasting friendships.
NOW THEREFORE, I, TERRANCE M. DUGGAN, MA YOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA, DO HEREBY URGE OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY TO RECOGNIZE AND
SUPPORT THE REGIONAL DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL ON SEPTEMBER 6 AND 7,
2003 AND EXTEND OUR SINCERE BEST WISHES AND CORDIAL WELCOME TO THE
VISITING TEAMS.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Great Seal of the
City of Dubuque, to be affixed this 2~d day of
September, 2003.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk