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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-02-24 Proclamation EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS BY THE ROTARY CLUB OF BANGOR WHEREAS, the Rotary Club of Bangor has organized the annual Festival of Lights Parade, which brings joy and happiness to thousands of Bangor residents and visitors from the surrounding communities each December; and WHEREAS, the Festival of Lights parade has become a focal point of the holiday season in Bangor and a source of great community pride; and WHEREAS, the Rotary Club of Bangor and its members have served our community in numerous ways by giving countless hours of volunteer time as well as raising money for various local institutions through the club’s annual “Music Off Broadway” event; and WHEREAS, the club’s members have donated thousands of dollars to the cause of eradicating polio worldwide; and WHEREAS, the Rotary Club of Bangor’s “Four Way Test,” which asks, “Is it the truth, is it fair to all concerned, will it build good will and better friendships, and will it be beneficial to all concerned,” are words that all Bangor residents including the members of this City Council should strive to live by. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Benjamin A. Sprague, Mayor of the City of Bangor, on behalf of the City Council and citizens of Bangor, do hereby express our thanks and appreciation to the Rotary Club of Bangor. Through their efforts, contributions and commitment to public service, Rotarians have given generously of their time and financial resources for the benefit and betterment of Bangor and the region. th Given this the 24 day of February, 2014. ________________________ Benjamin A. Sprague, Mayor