HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-12-22 Proclamation
Recognizing the Harbor Master and Assistant Harbor Master
for Their Outstanding Performance in Managing and Operating the Bangor Waterfront
WHEREAS, the Bangor Waterfront has become a focal point for the City of Bangor; and
WHEREAS, recent improvements to the shorefront and docking facilities have increased interest in the Port
of Bangor; and
WHEREAS, visitation by cruise vessels has increased dramatically within the past few years, providing
significant economic benefits to the City of Bangor; and
WHEREAS, the attention and quality services provided by the Harbor Master and Assistant Harbor Master to
the passengers and crew of cruise vessels and to all other boaters are of great benefit to the
users of our harbor and provide a welcoming environment to these visitors to Bangor’s historic
front door on the Penobscot; and
WHEREAS, both the Harbor Master and Assistant Harbor Master are State Certified Harbor Masters; and
WHEREAS, their knowledge and experience have been great assets in the operation and management of
the Bangor Harbor and Waterfront;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERRY G.M. PALMER, JR., COUNCIL CHAIR OF THE CITY OF BANGOR, ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITIZENS OF BANGOR do hereby recognize and thank
Harbor Master Gerald Ledwith and Assistant Harbor Master Daniel Merrill for their hard work and commitment
to the City of Bangor.
Given this the 22nd day of December 2008
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Gerry G.M. Palmer, Jr., Mayor