9 4 07 Dragon Boat Proclamation
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Dubuque Regional Dragon Boat Festival to be held on September
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8 and 9, 2007 in Dubuque, Iowa, is made possible with the
contributions of area businesses and volunteers; and
WHEREAS, Dubuque is the Dragon Boat Capital of the Midwest, where several
hundred participants from the Tri-States, Midwest, Canada and
Germany 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 heads,
Serpentine tails, and crews of 21 people – offer a glimpse of the
Orient past and present, and a chance to enjoy our Midwestern
hospitality, experience great competitive spirit, and make lasting
friendships.
NOW THEREFORE, I, ROY D. BUOL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA,
DO HEREBY URGE OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY TO RECOGNIZE AND SUPPORT
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THE INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL ON SEPTEMBER 8 AND 9,
2007 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, IA
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to be affixed this 4 day of
September, 2007.
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Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
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Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk