Proclamation Mentoring Month
WHEREAS, mentoring provides an exemplary opportunity for children and youth
in Dubuque to have more positive role models in their lives; and
WHEREAS, mentoring is connecting caring adult volunteers with young people
to promote their success, encourage healthy behaviors, and build
stronger communities; and
WHEREAS, mentor volunteers give time and support, share a skill or experience,
and are willing to share knowledge; and
WHEREAS, mentoring helps children and youth improve their academic
performance and increase their assets; and
WHEREAS, mentoring is a true partnership, requiring schools, agencies, parents
and private and public community members to work together to
provide a successful program; and
WHEREAS, mentor volunteers contribute significantly to enhance community
involvement and civic enjoyment opportunities.
NOW THEREFORE, I, TERRANCE M. DUGGAN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA DO HEREBY PROCLAIM JANUARY 2004, AS:
“MENTORING MONTH”
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND URGE ALL CITIZENS TO OBSERVE THIS
IMPORTANT EVENT BY SUPPORTING THE CELEBRATION OR EXPANSION OF
VOLUNTEER MENTORS IN OUR COMMUNITY.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Great Seal of the
th
City of Dubuque, IA to be affixed this 5 day
of January, 2004.
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Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
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Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
11/10/03
Linda Chapman sent this….wants five originals.
Send her an Agenda to Linda Chapman, RSVP, The Finley Hospital, 350 N
Grandview, Dubuque IA 52001