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RECOGNIZING HAILEY HUTCHINGSON FOR HER WINNING ESSAY
WHEREAS, during the 2013-2014 school year, the Maine Municipal Association promoted a
statewide essay contest for middle school students; and
WHEREAS, the essay contest was designed to help students learn about the importance of
municipalities and to inspire students to become our next generation of local
leaders; and
WHEREAS, the essay contest is part of the MMA’s Citizen Education Program which is
designed to encourage citizens of all ages to consider getting involved in their
local government; and
WHEREAS, students were asked to submit essays with the theme “If I Led My Community…”
From there, students could write about what they would do in a local leadership
capacity; and
WHEREAS, essays were judged on students demonstrating an understanding of municipal
government, quality of writing and originality by a panel consisting of MMA Staff
and the Executive Committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Benjamin A. Sprague, Mayor of the City of Bangor, on behalf of
the City Council and citizens of Bangor, do hereby recognize and honor Hailey Hutchinson for
her winning essay. Recognition of local communities reinforces the importance of local
government and the strong role it represents as the most accessible and efficient level of
government.
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Given this the 14 day of April, 2014.
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Benjamin A. Sprague, Mayor