HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-08-25 Proclamation
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PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 7 AS NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS DAY
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WHEREAS, September 7 is national Grandparents Day, a day where our country
honors the contributions of grandparents; and
WHEREAS, the number of individuals in our country 65 years of age or older will
increase from 40 million to 70 million during the next two decades; and
WHEREAS, grandparents play a vital role in our families and in our communities; and
WHEREAS, over 7 million grandparents are the primary caretakers of children under
18; and
WHEREAS, many proud grandparents are still a vital part of the workforce and
contribute to our economy in a variety of ways; and
WHEREAS, our community is made better by diverse, multi-generational relationships;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Bangor strives to be responsive and understanding of the
needs of all demographic segments of our population including those
related to healthcare and housing.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Benjamin A. Sprague, Mayor of the City of Bangor, on
behalf of the Bangor City Council and citizens of Bangor, do hereby proclaim Bangor’s
recognition of Grandparents Day and encourage all of our city residents to recognize
the contributions of grandparents and all seniors in the region.
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Given this the 25 day of August, 2014.
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Benjamin A. Sprague, Mayor