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RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF ANNE MUNDY
WHEREAS, known by many children and adults as “Miss Anne,” Anne Mundy began work at
the Bangor Public Library in 1980 becoming Head of the Children’s Department in
1991; and
WHEREAS, during her years of service, “Miss Anne” told countless stories, sang songs,
played games, recommended books and answered the questions of children of
all ages from babies to young-at-heart seniors, encouraging them all to read
good books; and
WHEREAS, “Miss Anne” was the epitome of the good hostess, throwing parties for young
ladies and gents with their teddy bears, hosting New Year’s Eve festivities and
bringing authors and readers together with her work with the Bangor Book
Festival, and
WHEREAS, “Miss Anne” was a proponent for young children and families, working with other
city organizations in celebrating the Month of the Young Child, working with the
Bangor Education Foundation to bring books into the classrooms, doing story
times at Capehart, working with the Maine Discovery Museum and working with
countless PTO’s, teachers, homeschooling groups and others, to provide
opportunities and to broaden the horizons of children.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, SUSAN M. HAWES, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF BANGOR, on behalf
of the Bangor City Council and citizenry, do hereby congratulate Anne Mundy upon her
retirement and wish her well as she enjoys spending time in her garden and reaping the
rewards of a job well done at the Bangor Public Library.
Given, this the 25th day of July 2011.
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Susan M. Hawes, Mayor