HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-10-26 Recognition BANGOR CITY COUNCIL
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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
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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;
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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.
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Nelson E. Durgin, Mayor