HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-10-27 Proclamation (3)
EXTRA MILE DAY IN THE CITY OF BANGOR
WHEREAS, Bangor, Maine is a community which acknowledges that a special vibrancy
exists within the entire community when its individual citizens collectively “go
the extra mile” in personal effort, volunteerism and service; and
WHEREAS, Bangor is a community which encourages its citizens to maximize their
personal contribution to the community by giving of themselves
wholeheartedly and with total effort, commitment, and conviction to their
individual ambitions, family, friends and community; and
WHEREAS, Bangor is a community which chooses to shine a light on and celebrate
individuals and organizations with the community who “go the extra mile” in
order to make a difference and lift up fellow members of their community; and
WHEREAS, Bangor acknowledges the mission of the Extra Mile American Foundation to
create 500 Extra Mile cities and states in the United States and is proud to
support “Extra Mile Day” on November 1, 2014.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Benjamin A. Sprague, Mayor of the City of Bangor, on behalf
of the City Council do hereby proclaim November 1, 2014 to be Extra Mile Day and urge
our citizens to take time on this day to not only “go the extra mile” but to also acknowledge
all those around who are inspirations in their efforts and commitment to make their
organizations, families, community, country or world a better place.
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Given this the 27 day of October, 2014.
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Benjamin A. Sprague, Mayor