Proclamation_Welcome Students Week
PROCLAMATION
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, I, 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 18-22, 2014 AS
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WELCOME 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 18th day
of August, 2014.
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Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
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Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
2014: Submitted by Sara Harris of GDDC, 300 Main St., and accepted by Rick Dickinson and
staff on behalf of Greater Dubuque Development Corporation, DubuqueWorks, and the local
educational institutions.
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.