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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-10-26 Recognition BANGOR CITY COUNCIL • soiht Arco aniti.at RECOGNIZING GOSSELIN'S BAKERY FOR 70 YEARS OF SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS OPERATION WHEREAS, Gosselin's Bakery is a family owned business that was established in 1945 by Harvey Gosselin, Sr. and wife, Dorothy; and WHEREAS, in 1966, upon the passing of Harvey Sr., his son Harvey Jr. and wife, Annette, took over the bakery; and WHEREAS, Almost 40 years later, in 2005, Harvey Jr. retired after having worked long hard hours for more than 50 years. His wife Annette continued to run the bakery with assistance from loyal and dedicated baker, Bob Cooper; and • WHEREAS, Gosselin's Bakery is now run by Yvette, third generation, after the passing of Harvey Jr. and the retirement of Annette; and WHEREAS, they have specialized in home-style doughnuts made from the original recipes of Harvey Sr., making approximately 400 dozen doughnuts per night, six nights a week; and WHEREAS, the bakery's wholesale business delivers to over 60 vendors in the Greater Bangor Area; and WHEREAS, for many years Gosselin's has provided support to many nonprofits and charitable organizations, including donations made yearly to the St. Joseph Hospital Charity Golf Tournament, Susan G. Komen Foundation, and to many churches, schools, and girl/boyboY scout troops; and WHEREAS, the Gosselin family continues to appreciate their new and returning patrons and is very happy to meet third and fourth generation customers. NOW,THEREFORE, I, Nelson E. Durgin, Mayor of the City of Bangor, on behalf of the City Council and the citizens of Bangor, do hereby recognize and congratulate Gosselin's Bakery on the occasion of their 70th Anniversary of providing wonderful baked goods to the Greater Bangor Area. Given this the 26th day of October, 2015. 4111 Nelson E. Durgin, Mayor