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RECOGNIZING SHAWN YARDLEY FOR RECEIVING THE 2009 PROFESSIONAL
ADVOCATE AWARD
WHEREAS, for more than 25 years, Shawn Yardley has held positions advocating for children
ranging from Child Protective Worker to his current position as the Director of
Bangor’s Health and Community Services Department; and
WHEREAS, throughout his entire career, Shawn has been actively engaged in strengthening
Maine families with a special focus on children; and
WHEREAS, Shawn has served and continues to serve on child related boards and organizations,
reflecting his ongoing commitment to children; and
WHEREAS, in his personal life, he and his wife adopted three children after their children were
grown; and
WHEREAS, at its Annual Awards Ceremony, the Maine Children’s Trust overwhelmingly selected
Shawn to receive its annual Professional Advocate Award; and
WHEREAS, the award criteria recognizes an individual who has chosen a career that supports the
prevention of child abuse and neglect;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERRY G.M. PALMER, JR, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF BANGOR, on
behalf of the City Council and the citizens of Bangor, do hereby congratulate Shawn Yardley on his
selection as the 2009 Professional Advocate Award recipient of the Maine Children’s Trust. This
award is a well-deserved recognition of Shawn’s personal commitment and professional dedication to
creating a brighter future for Maine’s children.
Given this the 8th day of June 2009.
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Mayor Gerry G.M. Palmer, Jr