HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-11-09 Proclamation (2)
RECOGNIZING EVA MARIE PRICE FOR HER DEDICATION AND SERVICE TO THE
ARMY
WHEREAS, Miss Price was born in Brewer, Maine on January 21, 1909 and graduated from
the Brewer public schools system; and
WHEREAS, in 1931 Eva passed her examination before the Board of the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts and became a Registered Nurse; and
WHEREAS, she joined the United States Army and moved up the ranks from First
Lieutenant to Captain and then finished her career as a Major and while
serving in the military, Eva was assigned in various places to include Japan
and Germany during and after World War II; and
WHEREAS, Eva was recognized with letters of Appreciation and the Army Commendation
Medal for her overall management, judgment and ingenuity in maintaining
high standards of nursing care for patients; and
WHEREAS, following the War, she returned to the United States and brought her nursing
skills to state-side military hospitals, including Walter Reed Hospital; and
WHEREAS, Eva Retired from active duty, became involved with the Veterans of Foreign
Wars organization for many years and ultimately returned to Maine in 1965.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD I. STONE, COUNCIL CHAIR OF THE CITY OF
BANGOR, on behalf of the City Council and the citizens of Bangor, do hereby offer our
thanks and appreciation to Eva M. Price for her willingness to give of herself for the benefit
of others and her loyalty to protect and serve our country.
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Given this the 9 day of November 2009.
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Council Chair Richard I. Stone