Proclamation_Barbershop Harmony WeekTHE CITY OF
DubE
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
PRO CLAMAT
ON
Whereas, the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in
America, Inc., -- known now as The Barbershop Harmony Society -- was officially
organized April 11, 1938 in Tulsa, Oklahoma; and
Whereas, what began as a small group has steadily blossomed into the world's largest all -male
singing organization, an international organization of men from all stations of life; and
Whereas, the Barbershop Harmony Society is dedicated to the spread of harmony for the
enjoyment of all people of the world through organizing and encouraging close- harmony
singing groups, and encouraging harmony among all people of the world through the
universal language of music; and
Whereas, the Barbershop Harmony Society has actively preserved and presented a distinct style
of vocal music that originated in North America and is dedicated to sustaining and
preserving an American tradition — the barbershop quartet; and
Whereas, the Barbershop Harmony Society promotes musical education through music
scholarships and other means, and supports charitable foundations; and
Whereas, Barbershoppers are engaged in laudable civic service and enrichment of our cultural life
through the fostering of traditional values in entertainment and community endeavors.
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
SEPTEMBER 14 -21, 2013 AS
"BARBERSHOP HARMONY 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 3rd day of September,
2013.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
2013: Submitted and accepted by Joel Gorun, iiorun67(amail.com., and Dale Schulz, Board
President; Dan Nye, Director; Dick Wepking, Music Chair