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RECOGNIZING THE HAMMOND STREET CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH FOR ITS
HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL TREASURE- THE LIBBEY-MCCLURE ORGAN
WHEREAS, the Hammond Street Congregational Church was founded in 1833 and continues to be
an important part of the Bangor community with a long history of service to the greater
Bangor area; and
WHEREAS, Hammond Street Congregational Church has welcomed the recent installation of the
recently renovated E. & G.G. Hook Organ, Opus 304, pipe organ of 1861 that was
acquired from a church in Boston, saving it from destruction; and
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WHEREAS, the new pipe organ was named after, and dedicated in honor of, the Libbey-McClure
Family for their generous donation that made the purchase and restoration possible;
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WHEREAS, Hammond Street Congregational Church wishes to share this high caliber musical
instrument and its beautiful sound with the community through recitals, concerts, and
worship services.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, , Mayor of the City of Bangor, on behalf of the City Council
and the citizens of Bangor, do hereby recognize and congratulate the Hammond Street Congregational
Church for its valuable and culturally significant addition of the Libbey-McClure organ.
Given this the 14rd day of November, 2016.
, Mayor
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