Proclamation Philanthropy Day
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PROCLAMA TION
WHEREAS,
philanthropic organizations are responsible for enhancing the quality of
life of people; and
WHEREAS,
in recognition of the role played by the uniquely American tradition of
philanthropy, the United States Congress has designated November 10th 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 their 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 one way or
another. They include the educational organizations, religious
organizations, the museums and concerts our children attend on school-
sponsored day trips, the little leagues and 4-H clubs that enrich their
youth, the social service agencies that provide food, clothing, housing and
training and help for the indigent.
NOW THEREFORE, I, TERRANCE M. DUGGAN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM NOVEMBER 10, 2004 AS:
"PHILANTHROPY DA Y"
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 OFALL BY PROMOTING THE COMMON GOOD.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto
set my hand and caused the Great Seal
of the City of Dubuque, IA to be affixed
this 1st day of November, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
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