Proclamation_Philanthropy Day November 2010
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, philanthropic organizations are responsible for enhancing the quality of life for
people; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of the role played by the uniquely American tradition of
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philanthropy, the United States Congress has designated November 15 as
National Philanthropy Day; and
WHEREAS, voluntary associations formed to address societal needs are an integral part of
American society; and
WHEREAS, the history of American philanthropy is filled with the names of the founding
fathers and mothers whose efforts spawned universities, free public libraries,
homes for widows and orphans and volunteer fire departments, to name a few;
and
WHEREAS, Americans annually contribute billions of dollars to many worthwhile charities;
and
WHEREAS, today the non-profit sector affects nearly every citizen in many ways through
educational and religious organizations, museums and hospitals, shelters for the
homeless and clubs that enrich their youth, and social service agencies that
provide food, clothing, housing, training and help for the indigent.
NOW THEREFORE, I, ROY D. BUOL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM
NOVEMBER 15, 2010 AS:
“PHILANTHROPY DAY”
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE AND URGE ALL PEOPLE TO RECOGNIZE THE TRADITION OF
AMERICAN PHILANTHROPY AS IT CONTINUES TO IMPROVE AND ENHANCE THE LIVES OF
ALL BY PROMOTING THE COMMON GOOD.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Great Seal of the
st
City of Dubuque to be affixed this 1 day of
November, 2010.
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Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
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Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
2010: Submitted and accepted by Dan McCarthy, Finley Health Foundation, 350 N. Grandview,
Dubuque, 589-2358, dan.mccarthy@finleyhospital.org, 1104 N. Clark Lane, Galena, IL 61036
2009:Dan McCarthy, Finley Health Foundation, 589-2358, dan.mccarthy@finleyhospital.org,
Accepted by: Dan, Finley Health Foundation, 350 N. Grandview, Dubuque, 1104 N. Clark Lane,
Galena, IL 61036
11/3/08 Dan McCarthy, Finley Health Foundation, 589-2358, dan.mccarthy@finleyhospital.org, will
have representatives present to accept. Wendy Scardino of 1998 North Star Drive
9/5/07 Diane Brondyke dbrondyke@bvmcong.org submitted request. Will have 2-3 representatives
there to accept.
10/26/05 Ken Werth from Hillcrest called @ this. I emailed him last year’s and he’ll get back to me
tomorrow with how many they need and the changes in the Proclamation.
10/20/04 Karen Knepper said that Chris Chapin-Tilton of Finley will pickup the proclamation at the
11/1/04 meeting.