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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-04-22 Recognition 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 nd Given this the 22 day of April, 2013. _____________________________ Nelson E. Durgin, Mayor