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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 030-93 Dublin TownCitySongRESOLUTION NO. 30 - 93 A RESOLUTION OF'THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN ADOPTING STEVE KING STEWART'S "DUBLIN TOWN" AS 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 & Group; 5) Chuck Morrish, Linda Schmidt & Group; 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 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, all of which shall be kept on file by the City Clerk. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of March, 1993. AYES: Councilmembers Houston, Howard, Moffatt and Mayor Protempore Burton NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Snyder ABSTAIN: None Mayor Protempo~/r~ DUBLIN TOWN M_~ODY AND LYRICS BY STEVE k~A4G STEWART COPYRIGHT 1993 Intro: You have to be an Irishman to truly understand, the feelings o 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 o' 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 o' 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 see; 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 o' Dublin often do Like a rainbow above the hills o' 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.