National Museum of African-American History and Culture Dedication Day Copyright 2014
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 1.
ITEM TITLE: National Museum of African-American History and Culture
Day(September 24, 2016)
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Whereas, for one hundred and fifty years, from Black Civil War veterans who helped to reunite the
nation and end slavery, to the architects of the passage of the 13th Amendment abolishing
slavery, to the formerly enslaved and their children who marched together in Washington in
1915, and to the icons, institutions, and foot-soldiers who launched powerful campaigns in the
1960s, 1980s and 1990s, on behalf of their collective legacy of hope, courage and triumph,
honoring centuries and generations of people of African descent brought to this nation; and
Whereas as a result of bipartisan support from Congress, President George W. Bush signed legislation
on December 16, 2003 to build a National Museum devoted to the documentation of African
American life, art, history, and culture and encompasses on a national level the period of
slavery; the era of Reconstruction; the Harlem renaissance; the Civil Rights Movement; and
other periods associated with African American life, art, history, and culture; and
Whereas this Museum's dedication involves partners across the country, who will have the opportunity
to honor, commemorate, remember, and participate in celebrating the opening on dedication
day and throughout the year. Participants in this national celebration include the U.S.
Conference of Mayors, cultural partners and friends, community groups, churches and a host
of other organizations; and
Whereas today this Museum stands on grounds once tilled by the enslaved, next to the Washington
Monument and within the shadow of the White House; This Museum is a place for
collaboration and a beacon to draw millions from cities, counties, and parishes throughout
America to Washington and then take their experiences back with them for deeper
contemplation and examination in their local communities; This is a place to better
understand and transform America's history in a local and national context.
NOW THEREFORE, I, KEVIN J. LYNCH, MAYOR PRO-TEM, OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND THE CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE, DO HEREBY
PROCLAIM THE 24T" DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2016 AS
"NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE DAY"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AND ENCOURAGE ALL CITIZENS TO CELEBRATE THE
DEDICATION OF THIS MUSEUM FOR ALL AMERICANS THROUGHOUT THE CITY.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and
caused the Great Seal of the City of Dubuque to be affixed
this 19th day of September, 2016.
Kevin J. Lynch, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
2016: Submitted by Mayor Roy D. Buol. Accepted by representative(s) of 4 the People per Pauline
Chilton.