Proclamation Halloween Trick or
WHEREAS, cornstalks, Indian corn, pumpkins and a golden moon will herald the
cool weather of autumn and the entertaining holiday of Halloween;
and
WHEREAS, Halloween is the fun time of year when young and old become
creative and emerge as ghosts, Devils, witches, Barney, Winnie the
Pooh, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Batman and many other
bewitching creatures; and
WHEREAS, all manner of these delightful costumed individuals go from house to
house on their annual pilgrimage for candy, gum and other treats,
heralding their arrival with a jesting "Trick or Treat"; and
WHEREAS, those at home will anxiously await the return of boys and girls with
their bags of goodies and enjoy sharing in the collected treats.
NOW THEREFORE, I, TERRANCE M. DUGGAN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2003, DURING
THE HOURS OF 5:30 TO 7:30 P.M. AS:
"TRICK OR TREAT NIGHT"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND URGE EVERY MOTORIST TO BE EVER
WATCHFUL OF OUR YOUNGSTERS MAKING THEIR ANNUAL ROUNDS.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Great Seal of the
City of Dubuque, IA to be affixed this 15th
day of September, 2003.
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Terrance M. Duggan, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk