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Recognizing and Thanking John and Elaine Couri for their
Contributions on behalf of the Hammond Street Senior Center
WHEREAS, In the late 1990’s, John and Elaine Couri recognized a need to develop a location
offering programs and services for active seniors; and
WHEREAS, the Couri’s searched for a suitable location and building in Bangor and ultimately
selected the building at 2 Hammond Street; and
WHEREAS, the Couri’s personally oversaw extensive renovations of the former Merrill Trust
Company Bank Building; and
WHEREAS, Upon completion, the Couri’s founded the Hammond Street Senior Center in
1999 for the benefit of senior citizens in Bangor and the surrounding area; and
WHEREAS, the Couri’s contribution to the project totaled in the millions of dollars, including
gifting the building and contents, and providing work capital for the organization;
and
WHEREAS, the Hammond Street Senior Center is an asset that helps make Bangor one of
the best places to retire in the Country, and under the good stewardship of the
Couri family and administrator Kathy Bernier, the Center was awarded the 2013
Community Service Award for the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, NELSON E. DURGIN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF BANGOR, on
behalf of the City Council and the citizens of Bangor, do hereby recognize and thank John and
Elaine Couri for their thoughtfulness, generosity and contributions on behalf of current and
future Senior Citizens who can enjoy the activities and companionship provided at the
Hammond Street Senior Center
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Given this the 22 day of April, 2013.
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Nelson E. Durgin, Mayor