HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-12-28 Proclamation
PROCLAIMING JANUARY 2010 A TIME FOR “PENOBSCOT READS”
WHEREAS, the Bangor Public Library is nationally recognized for both its quality and
for the high circulation levels it achieves; and
WHEREAS, the Library sponsors the "Penobscot Reads" campaign, a program
designed to involve all Penobscot County residents in reading the same
book at the same time and participating in discussions about it; and
WHEREAS, the intent of this program is to spread the joy of reading and community
during the bleakest days of winter; and
WHEREAS, Bangor is a community of readers, as shown by the high circulation of
books from the library and the many bookstores supported by our
residents; and
WHEREAS, as this year’s work, the Library has selected Three Cups of Tea by Greg
Mortenson. ;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD I. STONE, COUNCIL CHAIR OF THE CITY OF
BANGOR, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND CITIZENS OF BANGOR, do
hereby proclaim the month of January 2010 as a time for “Penobscot Reads.” I call
upon all of our citizens to read Three Cups of Tea, to join in discussions of this work,
both informally and by participating in the various public events scheduled at the
Bangor Public Library and other area libraries, and to make a special effort to explore
the joys of literature.
Given this the 28th day of December 2009.
Richard I. Stone, Council Chair