Proclamation_Welcome College Students Week 8 19 13THE CITY OF
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PRO CLAMAT
ON
WHEREAS, the citizens of City of Dubuque and the Greater Dubuque region greatly value our local
institutions of higher learning as tremendous assets; and
WHEREAS, Capri College, Clarke University, Emmaus Bible College, Loras College, Northeast Iowa
Community College, University of Dubuque and Wartburg Theological Seminary are
respected members of the community; and
WHEREAS, economic development, community improvement, cultural diversity and enrichment and
a service- minded citizenry in Dubuque are based on education; and
WHEREAS, Dubuque's institutions of higher learning have a tremendous positive impact on our local
and regional economy. Our colleges and universities create the talented workforce we
need for continued growth; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque appreciates the efforts of the faculty, staff and students at each
institution; and
WHEREAS, the leaders of the City of Dubuque seek to welcome all who pursue a higher education
in the All- America City of Dubuque Iowa.
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, ROY D. BUOL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE WEEK OF
AUGUST 19T" TO 25TH 2013 AS
"Welcome College Students Week"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my
hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of
Dubuque to be affixed this 19th day of August, 2013.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
2013: Submitted by Shannon Gaherty of GDDC, 300 Main St., and accepted by Rick Dickinson on
behalf of Greater Dubuque Development Corporation, DubuqueWorks, and the colleges.