HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-05-14 Recognition (2)
RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF FRITZ AND CAROLINE OLDENBURG TO THE
PRESERVATION OF OPEN SPACE IN BANGOR, MAINE
WHEREAS, natural areas with trail access are an important urban amenity and add to the City
of Bangor’s quality of place; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bangor’s Comprehensive Plan has identified certain areas as appropriate
to set aside as open space for wildlife habitat, groundwater recharge, and recreational uses;
and
WHEREAS, implementation of the Comprehensive Plan depends on the vision and support of
private landowners above and beyond the requirements of city ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the area around Penjajawoc Marsh, and the open space between Penjajawoc
Marsh and Caribou Bog, is of outstanding ecological importance for the richness and variety of
its unbroken expanse of wetland and upland habitat; and
WHEREAS, Fritz and Caroline Oldenburg have given gifts of land totaling 423 acres to Bangor
Land Trust to be conserved in perpetuity for public benefit; and
WHEREAS, through these gifts from Fritz and Caroline Oldenburg significant habitat will be
forever protected and allowed to flourish; and
WHEREAS, through the generosity of Fritz and Caroline Oldenburg the people will forever have
acres of open space to learn about, experience, and enjoy wildlife and habitat.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, CARY M. WESTON, COUNCIL CHAIR OF THE CITY OF BANGOR,
on behalf of the City Council and the citizens of Bangor, do hereby recognize Fritz and Carline
Oldenburg for their generous contribution of land for the preservation of open space for benefit
of the public.
Given, this the 14th day of May 2012.
Cary M. Weston, Mayor