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RECOGNIZING CLARA SWAN ON THE OCCASION OF HER 100 BIRTHDAY
WHEREAS, Clara Lincoln Swan was born April 28, 2012 in Princeton, Maine; and
WHEREAS, Clara was valedictorian of the Class of 1930 at Brewer High School. She
attended Husson College, then known as the Maine School of Commerce,
where she received her degree in 1933 beginning her career in education;
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WHEREAS, in 1939, Clara returned to Husson College where she worked for 34 years
in various roles including master teacher, Women’s Basketball coach for 19
years, Director, Academic Dean, Vice-President and Member of the Board
of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, in 1951 Clara received her Master’s in Education from University of Maine,
and in 1982, she received honorary doctorates from Fort Lauderdale
University and St. Joseph’s College; and
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WHEREAS, on Clara’s 90 birthday, Husson College honored her by naming their new
Fitness Building the Clara Swan Center. Some of Clara’s other honors
include Bangor Daily News Sports Hall of Fame, University of Maine
Outstanding Business Educators Award, Husson College Sports Hall of
Fame, WLBZ-2 To Those Who Care Award, and St Joseph Hospital Service
Award.
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WHEREAS, Clara Swan will be celebrating her 100 birthday on April 28, 2012
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 recognize and congratulate Clara
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Swan on the occasion of her 100 birthday. Clara is a true leader and inspiration to so many,
and her commitment and dedication to education in our community is remarkable.
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Given this the 23 day of April, 2012
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Cary M. Weston, Mayor