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CITY OF DUBLIN
AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 8, 1993
SUBJECT: Resolution Adopting "Dublin Town" (Melody and
Lyrics by steve King stewart, Copyright 1993),
as the Official Song of the city of DUbli~1t~
(Report Prepared by Kay Keck, City Clerk)C-Jl/
EXHIBITS ATTACHED: Resolution
Copy of Proclamation Presented March 3, 1993
RECOMMENDATION:~~do~t Resolution
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
None
DESCRIPTION: At the City Council meeting of February 22, 1993,
six people/groups performed original songs composed in response to the
City song contest.
The song, "Dublin Town" written and performed by steve King stewart,
received the highest number of points by the City Council and was thus
declared the winner of the contest.
staff was directed to prepare the appropriate mechanism which would
officially adopt "Dublin Town" as the City'S official song.
As part of a recognition event sponsored by Mr. stewart's employer,
Micro Dental Laboratories and a group of his co-workers, a City
proclamation was prepared and presented on March 3, 1993.
A Resolution has been prepared in accordance with Council direction,
and Staff recommends that the City Council adopt said Resolution. The
lyrics are contained in Exhibit A and a musical score and finished
tape (when available) will be included as Exhibits Band C, to be
maintained as official City documents by the City Clerk's Office.
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RESOLUTION NO. - 93
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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ADOPTING STEVE KING STEWART'S "DUBLIN TOWN"
AND THE OFFICIAL SONG FOR THE CITY OF DUBLIN
WHEREAS, on December 4, 1992, a conversation took place
between strangers waiting in line to board a flight home
from the San Diego Airport; and
WHEREAS, said conversation included facts that Steve
King Stewart worked in Dublin, and that Kay Keck worked for
the City of Dublin; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Stewart advised that he had written
official songs for several communities and expressed a
desire to give the City of Dublin a musical identity; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Stewart was advised to approach the city
Council with his offer to write a city Song; and
WHEREAS, the City council found the idea intriguing,
and directed Staff to advertise that the City would hold a
contest; and
WHEREAS, on February 22, 1993, six people and/or groups
competed for the honor of having their song selected as the
City'S official song; and
WHEREAS, contestants included: 1) Claudia McCormick &
John Fullard; 2) Pam Hanna; 3) Tim Sandoli; 4) Dan Downey;
5) Chuck Morrish & Linda Schmidt; and 6) Steve King Stewart;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council ranked each performance on a
1 to 10 scale; and
WHEREAS, the City Council was extremely pleased by the
enthusiasm displayed by all contestants, and impressed by
the quality of the various songs; and
WHEREAS, receiving the highest numerical ranking of the
six performances (40 points), Steve King Stewart's song
"Dublin Town" was declared the winner of the city Song
contest.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council of
the City of Dublin does hereby adopt the song "Dublin Town",
melody and lyrics by Steve King Stewart, Copyright 1993, as
the official song of the City of Dublin; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the lyrics are contained in
Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part of this
Resolution. The musical score to be provided when complete
is hereby incorporated by reference as Exhibit B, and a
finished tape shall be provided and is hereby incorporated
by reference as Exhibit c.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of March,
1993.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
DUBLIN TOWN
~ODY AND LYRICS BY STEVE~NG STEWART
COPYRIGHT 1993
Intro:
You have to be an Irishman to truly understand, the
feelings 0 the Irish for their families and their land
But should you come to Dublin Town you'll come to
understand
Chorus:
You don't have to be Irish to love Dublin, or even
have an Irish point of view, Chances are you've never seen
hills that turn a Kelly green the way the hills o~ Dublin
often do
Like a rainbow above the hills 0' Dublin all colors
come together bright and true. You don't have to be Irish
to love Dublin
If you'll smile and say hello, well that'll do.
Verse 1:
In a vale safe and warm a city rich with country
charm lies nestled where the high road meets the low
Windy skies of blue and gray, flowers grow and
children play
And you can find most anything your heart desires
In the jewel 0' the valley know as Dublin where dreams
are coming true with every day. You don't have to Irish
to love Dublin
If you'll smile and think of something nice to say.
Verse 2:
For in Dublin Town you seej people just like you and
me are working hard to make our home the best that it can
be
From Heritage Center to City Hall there's a place for
one and all, and together we will proudly stand and say
Chorus:
You don't have to be Irish to love Dublin or even have
an Irish point of view, Chances are you've never seen hills
that turn a Kelly green the way the hills 0' Dublin
often do
L~ke a rainbow above the hills 0' Dublin all colors come
together bright and truej You don't have to be Irish to love
Dublin
If you'll smile and say hello, well that'll do.
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A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DUBLIN
WHEREAS, STEVE KING STEWART HAS PROVEN THAT HE IS A MAN OF MANY TALENTS; AND
WHEREAS, MR. STEWART HAS MAINTAINED HIS STRONG TIES TO THE CITY OF DUBLIN THROUGH HIS
EMPLOYMENT WITH MICRO DENTAL LABORATORIES; AND
WHEREAS, MR. STEWART EXPRESSED TO THE DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL, HIS DESIRE TO WRITE AN
OFFICIAL CITY SONG: AND
WHEREAS, MR. STEWART WILLINGLY AND WITH ENTHUSIASM ACCEPTED THE CITY COUNCIL'S
CHALLENGE TO OPEN THE CITY SONG UP TO A CONTEST: AND
WHEREAS, MR. STEWART WORKED VERY HARD TO OBTAIN DETAILED AND APPROPRIATE INFORMATION
TO CAPTURE THE TRUE FLAVOR OF OUR COMMUNITY: AND
WHEREAS, MR. STEWART WAS CHALLENGED BY FIVE VERY STIFF COMPETITORS: AND
WHEREAS, MR. STEWART, BY APPROACHING THE CITY COUNCIL WITH HIS IDEA OF A CITY SONG,
PROVIDED A VERY ENJOYABLE DIVERSION DURING A TIME WHEN MOST SUBJECTS ROUTINELY
DISCUSSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ARE MUCH MORE SOMBER: AND
WHEREAS, MR. STEWART'S SONG, "DUBLIN TOWN" RECEIVED THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF POINTS IN
THE COMPETITION: AND
WHEREAS, "DUBLIN TOWN" TRULY CAPTURES THE PERSONALITY OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND SURELY
WILL BE SUNG BY YOUNG AND OLD ALIKE FOR MANY YEARS TO COME.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, PETER W. SNYDER, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN,
ON BEHALF OF THE DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 1993, AS
"STEVE KING STEWART DAY" IN THE CITY OF DUBLIN.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT I URGE ALL RESIDENTS, NEIGHBORS AND FRIENDS TO ATTEND THE
ST. PATRICK'S DAY FESTIVITIES SCHEDULED IN DUBLIN ON SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 1993, AT
WHICH TIME MR. STEWART WILL PUBLICLY PERFORM FOR THE COMMUNITY THE CITY OF DUBLIN'S
OFFICIAL SONG, "DUBLIN TOWN", FOR THE FIRST TIME.
DATE: MARC , 993
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PETER W./SNYDER, MAYOR