HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-07-27 Proclamation
PROCLAIMING AUGUST 3 to 7, 2015 AS RESPONSIBLE GAMING EDUCATION
WEEK
WHEREAS, Responsible Gaming Education Week was created by the American Gaming
Association in 1998 to increase awareness of problem gambling among gaming
industry employees and customers; and
WHEREAS, the mission of Responsible Gaming Education Week is to find creative,
interactive approaches to educate employees and gaming customers about
problem gambling; and
WHEREAS, Hollywood Casino is an important part of the City of Bangor, having
contributed greatly to the economy and quality of life of our citizens by
creating jobs, contributing to needed public services through the payment of
taxes, investing in capital improvements in the community, and donating
generously to local charities; and
WHEREAS, Hollywood Casino Bangor makes available Responsible Gaming information,
self-exclusion opportunities, phone numbers and website information for help
with problem gambling, training for employees to recognize problem gambling,
and other resources to protect customers who might have problem gambling
tendencies; and
WHEREAS, Hollywood Casino Bangor has planned a week full of activities and events for
patrons and employees to educate themselves in responsible gaming during
Responsible Gaming Education Week, held during the first full week in August.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, NELSON DURGIN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF BANGOR, on
behalf of the City Council and the citizens of Bangor, do hereby proclaim August 3-7, 2015
as Responsible Gaming Education Week.
Given, this the 27th day of July 2015.
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Nelson Durgin, Mayor