HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-03-08 Proclamation
RECOGNIZING STILLWATER METALWORKS FOR THEIR ROLE IN MANUFACTURING
THE LARGEST OCEAN ENERGY DEVICE EVER DEPLOYED IN U.S. WATERS
WHEREAS, Stillwater Metalworks, a Bangor company owned by Christopher Higgins and Michael
McCullagh, is a strategic partner with Ocean Renewable Power Company in developing
clean, reliable and renewable electric power from river, tidal, and deep-water ocean
currents; and
WHEREAS, Stillwater Metalworks manufactured the steel components and assembled a 13 ton, steel
and composite support frame measuring 46 feet wide by 14 feet high for a 10,000 pound
underwater electric generator which will be the largest ocean energy device ever
deployed in U.S. waters; and
WHEREAS, Stillwater Metalworks manufactures metal structural components for construction projects
throughout the northeast; and
WHEREAS, Stillwater Metalworks is an example of achievement through hard work and
determination. Starting without any clients in the competitive construction industry, Chris
Higgins and Mike McCullagh built a team of skilled metal tradesmen and developed an
outstanding reputation for quality workmanship; and
WHEREAS, Stillwater Metalworks is a graduate of Bangor’s business incubator, the “Bangor
International Enterprise Center.”
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD I. STONE, COUNCIL CHAIR OF THE CITY OF BANGOR, ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITIZENS OF BANGOR, do hereby recognize
Stillwater Metalworks for their contributions to the emerging field of ocean energy, developing
predictable electric power from river, tidal, and deep-water ocean currents, and for their contributions
to the local economy through the employment of skilled workers and the local sourcing of raw
materials.
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Presented this the 8 day of March 2010.
Richard I. Stone, Council Chair