Supporting the Dragon Boat Festival Proclamation
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WHEREAS, the Dubuque Regional Dragon Boat Festival to be held on September
8,9 and 10 in Dubuque, is made possible with the contributions of
area businesses and volunteers; and
WHEREAS, Dubuque is the Dragon Boat Capital of the Midwest, where approxi-
mately 400 participants from the Tri-States, Midwest and Canada, will
pair up to race each other in Iowa's oldest and most scenic city; and
WHEREAS, the festival's 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 HERE BY URGE OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY TO RECOGNIZE
AND SUPPORT THE DUBUQUE REGIONAL DRAGON BOA T FESTIVAL ON
SEPTEMBER 8,9 AND 10, 2000 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 f1" day of
September, 2000
Terrance M. Duggan, AfA YOR
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk