HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-11-23 Recognition BANGOR CITY COUNCIL
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RECOGNIZING WINTERPORT BOOT SHOP AND HATS FOR THE HOMELESS FOR THEIR
GENEROUS DONATIONS
WHEREAS, for several years, the Bangor Police Community Services Unit has received donations
through the use of local and social media to collect winter clothing items for those
who are homeless and lacking warm clothes or otherwise do not have sufficient
outerwear during the winter months; and
WHEREAS, All donations received are distributed by patrol officers to individuals and local
IIhomeless shelters as part of the cold weather community outreach project; and
WHEREAS, Winterport Boot Shop generously donated 25 pairs of insulated boots after learning of
the need and offered their donation in an effort to help; and
WHEREAS, Hats for the Homeless worked tirelessly, giving their time and money, to provide over
500 handmade hats, glove, mittens, and scarves for those in need; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bangor is grateful and appreciative of everyone who has stepped up to
assist Bangor PD provide sufficient outerwear to those who need it most.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Sean Faircloth, Mayor of the City of Bangor, on behalf of the City
Council and the citizens of Bangor, do hereby recognize the Winterport Boot Shop and Hats for the
Homeless who generously gave of their resources to aide in the efforts to provide warm clothing to
local homeless individuals.
Given this the 23th day of November, 2016.
Sean Faircloth, Mayor
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