HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-05-28 Proclamation
RECOGNIZING THE JAMES W. WILLIAMS AMERICAN LEGION POST #12 FOR
THEIR DONATION OF A STAIR LIFT AT BANGOR PARKS AND RECREATION
WHEREAS, American Legion Post #12 is a current tenant on the third floor of the Parks
and Recreation Center building; and
WHEREAS, the present stair lift in the back stairway that provides accessibility to the third
floor is difficult to use and inconveniently located for those needing to reach
the third floor; and
WHEREAS, the American Legion recognized the need to improve accessibility for their
members and others utilizing the third floor and has agreed to purchase and
donate a new accessibility lift for the department’s main stairway which will be
more convenient and user friendly; and
WHEREAS, the donation of this lift and related installation work has a total value of
approximately $6,300 and demonstrates the American Legion’s continuing blic
commitment to the City of Bangor and its citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, SUSAN M. HAWES, COUNCIL CHAIR OF THE CITY OF
BANGOR, on behalf of the City Council and citizens of Bangor, do hereby recognize and
thank the James W. Williams American Legion Post #12 and its members for their donation.
The Post’s generosity and commitment to the City and its citizens serves as a model for civic
involvement and dedication and will provide accessibility assistance for years to come.
Given this the 28th day of May 2008.
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Council Chair Susan M. Hawes