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RECOGNIZING THE BANGOR AREA CHILDREN’S CHOIR FOR 20 YEARS OF
EXCELLENCE IN “HELPING YOUTH DISCOVER THEIR VOICE”
WHEREAS, Founded in 1992 for the purpose of performing at the Reunion of the Fifth Armored
Division of the United States Army, the Bangor Area Children’s Choir (BACC) of Bangor,
Maine, has continuously provided a quality choral experience to a population with limited
resources; and
WHEREAS, BACC provides a friendly and supportive environment for singers to engage in a
challenging, multi-genre repertoire of music that is safe for the developing voice; and
WHEREAS, Through performances and the collective discipline that comes from the choral experience,
BACC has helped these youth discover their inner voice, growing in confidence and poise; and
WHEREAS, With decades of distinguished history, BACC continues to provide an unparalleled
environment for developing individual and ensemble vocal skills for youth that builds
musicianship, character and leadership; and
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WHEREAS, In this 20 Anniversary year, BACC has committed itself to an enhanced choral experience
for area youth to sustain its efforts for the next 20 years and beyond; and
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WHEREAS, This year, BACC will be hosting a 20 Anniversary Celebration on May 11th that will
include other choral music groups and awards for its founder and others who have provided
support to BACC throughout the years.
NOW THEREFORE, I, CARY WESTON, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF BANGOR on behalf of the
Bangor City Council and citizens of Bangor, do hereby recognize the Bangor Area Children’s Choir for
20 years of excellence in “helping youth discover their voice” and wish them continued success for the
next 20 years and beyond.
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Given this 23 day of April, 2012
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Cary M. Weston, Mayor