HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-10-22 Proclamation
Endorsing and Supporting the Continued Sister City Relationship
between the City of Bangor, Maine and Saint John, New Brunswick
WHEREAS, The Cities of Bangor Maine and Saint John, New Brunswick have a long-
standing history and mutual respect, friendship, and tradition; and
WHEREAS, Since May, 1987 the Cities of Bangor, Maine and Saint John, New Brunswick
have had a formal Sister City Relationship; and
WHEREAS, Since 1987, The Cities of Bangor and Saint John have enjoyed the economic
and community benefits that can arise through the cooperation of their respective councils,
community groups, business interests and citizens; and
WHEREAS, Since 1987, the Cities have enjoyed cultural and business exchanges and in
doing so have strengthened their mutual bonds;
WHEREAS, Bangor and Saint John want to re-affirm their commitment to the Sister City
Relationship and to encourage the closer association of both cities into the future:
NOW, THEREFORE, I, CARY M. WESTON, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF BANGOR, on
behalf of the Bangor City Council and Citizens of Bangor, do hereby endorse and support
our Sister City Relationship with Saint John, New Brunswick and encourage the continuation
of trade, community opportunities and friendship between the two Cities for the betterment
of all.
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Given this the 22 day of October, 2012.
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Cary M. Weston, Mayor