Rotary of Dubuque 100th Anniversary (February 18, 2016) Copyright 2014
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Rotary of Dubuque 100th Anniversary(February 18, 2016)
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Dubuque Rotary 100th Anni ersary Proclamation Supporting Documentation
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WHEREAS, the Rotary International motto "Service Above Self" inspires members to provide
humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards, and promote good will and
peace in the world; and
WHEREAS, Rotary clubs fund projects and sponsors volunteers with community expertise to provide
medical supplies, health care, clean water, food production, job training, and education
to millions in need, particularly in developing countries; and
WHEREAS, the Rotary Club of Dubuque is one of the largest and most active service organizations
in northeastern Iowa; and
WHEREAS, the Rotary Club of Dubuque has been a force for goodwill and community service since
1916; and
WHEREAS, The Rotary Club of Dubuque has a strong tradition of volunteerism with fundraising for
local charities and assisting several non-profits through their humanitarian grant
program, giving our business people across the community a chance to channel their
philanthropic desires; and
WHEREAS, The Rotary Club of Dubuque is governed by the principles of Rotary International, which
has assisted in nearly eradicating polio around the world and is now charging forward
with providing clean water to all nations.
NOW THEREFORE, I, ROY D. BUOL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND THE CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM
THE 18t" DAY OF FEBRUARY AS:
ROTARY OF DUBUQUE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION DAY
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 15th day of February,
2016.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, CIVIC, City Clerk
2015: Submitted by Craig Beytien, Co-Chair, Rotary of Dubuque Centennial Committee and accepted
by Emily McCready and Steve Geisz