HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-02-27 ProclamationWHEREAS, March is American Red Cross Month, a time to honor the kindness, generosity, and the
humanitarian spirit among us; and
WHEREAS, In times of crisis, people from Bangor, and! across Maine, come together to, care for one
another, giving us hope, and turning compassion into action therefore carrying out the
American Red Cross mission of preventing and alleviating human suffering in the face of
emergencies; and,
WHEREAS, Together, we provide emergency shelter, food!, medicine, and comfort for individuals and
families devastated by disasters, teach others how to stay safe during an emergency,
and help to ensure everyone has working smoke alarms and emergency fire escape
plans; and
WHEREAS, Together, we support service members, Veterans, members of the National Guard and
Reserves, their families, and caregivers through the unique challenges of military life;
and
WHEREAS, Together, we deliver international humanitarian aid and help reconnect families
separated by armed conflict and international disasters; and
WHEREAS, Together, we donate essential blood for accident and burn victims, new mothers and
their babies, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those receiving treatment
for cancer and sickle, cell disease; and
WHEREAS, 200 years since the birth of American Red Cross founder Clara Barton, we dedicate
March to all of those who continue to advance her noble legacy, and ask others to join
together in the commitment to care for people in need;
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Richard L. Fournier 11, Mayor of the City o,f Bangor, on behalf of the City
Council and the citizens of Bangor, do hereby proclaim March 2023 as American Red Cross Month
throughout the Queen City, and we encourage all citizens of Bangor to join the Red Cross in its
humanitarian mission as volunteers blood donors communit,,Wartners and local chamit,rions to continue
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Given this the 271h day of February, 2023.
Richard L. Fournier 11, Mayor