Veterans Appreciation Day Proclamation
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, every citizen of Dubuque enjoys the rights of Life, Liberty, and the
Pursuit of Happiness, which is stated in our Declaration of
Independence, Constitution, and the Bill of Rights; and
WHEREAS, our rights and freedoms are being protected by the brave men and
women of the United States Armed Forces; and
WHEREASthe Veterans of Dubuque and our nation have served and bled for
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freedom in such places as Normandy, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, Seoul,
Saigon, and now in places such as Mosul, Baghdad, and Kandahar;
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WHEREASIowa Workforce Development in the city of Dubuque, Iowa, has
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selected the 31 day of October, 2007, for the display of patriotism to
our veterans and the sacrifices they have made.
NOW THEREFORE, I, ROY D. BUOL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA,
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE, DO
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HEREBY PROCLAIM THE 31 DAY OF OCTOBER, 2007, AS
“VETERANS APPRECIATION DAY”
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, IN CELEBRATION OF OUR VETERANS AND
THE RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS THEY PROTECT.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have
hereunto set my hand and caused the
Great Seal of the City of Dubuque to
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be affixed this 15 day of October,
2007.
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Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
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Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
2007: Eran Fitzpatrick, Eileen Lemay, Iowa Workforce Development, 590 Iowa Street,
556-5800