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RECOGNIZING THE BANGOR CHINESE SCHOOL
WHEREAS, the Bangor Chinese School was founded in 2005; and
WHEREAS, since its inception, it has served as an exemplary educational and community-
focused member of the Bangor community working to promote human
understanding in our global millennium; and
WHEREAS, serving hundreds of adults and children, the Bangor Chinese School has met a
growing educational interest in Bangor in extending Chinese language training
and shared cultural experience to children and adults;
WHEREAS, Jing Zhang, originator of the Bangor Chinese School, has taught extensively
and tirelessly providing numerous enriching educational and cultural events for
all ages while opening doors and encouraging new partnerships for Bangor in
the municipalities of her native land, China; and
WHEREAS, Jing’s energy and education to learning stands as an example of those who
would follow;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERRY G.M. PALMER, JR., MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
BANGOR, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITIZENS OF BANGOR, do
hereby recognize the Bangor Chinese School as we salute the school and Jing Zhang for her
leadership as she continues to foster a great understanding of her native land and the p
promise closer ties between China and the United States.
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Gerry G.M. Palmer, Jr., Council Chair
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