HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-07-08 Proclamation (2)
RECOGNIZING THE PEAVEY MANUFACTURING COMPANY
WHEREAS, in 1857, Joseph Peavey made the first tool to become known as the “peavey;” and
WHEREAS, Peavey invented the tool as a refinement to the cant hook, also known as a cant dog;
and
WHEREAS, many lumberjacks use the terms interchangeably, though a peavey will have a spike
the end of the handle, and a cant dog will have a blunt end or possibly small teeth for
friction; and
WHEREAS, with the first tool began the organization of the Peavey Manufacturing Company
which for over 150 years now has been making Peaveys and shipping them with
other logging tools throughout the United States and around the world; and
WHEREAS, in later years, the improved Patent “Peavey” and solid Pick combined became known
as the Bangor or Rafting Peavey and was invented by James Henry Peavey, grandson
of Joseph;
WHEREAS, the Peavey Manufacturing Company still produces a wide range of logging tools such
as pulp hooks, swivel timber carriers, hookeroons, loading tongs, pickeroons, draw
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shaves, shingle fros, bark spuds, as well as pole line spoons and shovels, among
many other implements for past and present workers who use their hands to get the
job done.
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 Peavey
Manufacturing for meeting the special needs of the industry with quality tools, handles and dowels.
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Gerry G.M. Palmer, Jr., Council Chair