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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-11-23 Recognition BANGOR CITY COUNCIL • , 1 (11ter4-, ,, n, 4010 4.:),,,...„.4.-..-,ja 4 ‘0.4,.„..._ __. Aerognition 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 •