HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-02-23 Proclamation (2)
RECOGNIZING THE STUDENTS OF FRUIT STREET SCHOOL FOR THEIR
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN THE MAINE RECYCLES WEEK SCHOOL
COMPETITION
WHEREAS, the week of November 8-15, 2008 was designated as Maine Recycles Week; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of this week, the Maine State Planning Office sponsored an individual
poster competition along with a school competition; and
WHEREAS, Fruit Street School took steps to incorporate the environment into its classroom
curriculums, implemented energy conservation and chemical reduction programs, and
organized school wide events to spread the message to parents and the community;
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WHEREAS, these activities culminated in a community evening held on November 13 where
students and their parents participated in creative activities based on reducing,
reusing, and recycling; and
WHEREAS, the students at Fruit Street School excelled in this competition through their
promotion of recycling and environmental stewardship; and
WHEREAS, Fruit Street School was judged as one of the three best entries in the school
competition and received a $500 prize from the State;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERRY G. M. PALMER JR., MAYOR OF THE CITY OF BANGOR, on
behalf of the City Council and citizens of Bangor, do hereby recognize the students, faculty, and staff
of the Fruit Street School for their efforts to promote recycling and environmental stewardship in
their school and their community. These efforts provide an example to us all of what we each can
do to protect, preserve, and improve Bangor’s environment.
Given this the 23 day of February, 2009
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Council Chair Gerry G.M. Palmer, Jr.