HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-03-24 97-170 RESOLVECOOBCIL ACTION
Date: 3-24-97 Item No 97-170
Item/Subject: RESOLVE, Supporfing the Naming of the New Bridge Between
Bangor and Brewer "The Penobscot Bridge'
Responsible Department: City Council
Commentary:
Recently a Committee was famed to develop areeommuaded name for We new bridge between
Banger and Brewer. Council Chair Pat Blanchette saved as a member of the Commiuee.
Sensations were sought for a name from both officials and citizens.
The Committee is recommending Ne bridge be named The Penobscot Bridge. We have been
asked to adopt a resolve supporting this tame and to forward it to Ne Legislature which must
take action to adopt this name.
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Associated Information:
Resolve
Budget Approval:
Legal Approval:
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Passage
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Referral
Ansigved to Councilor Soacy Mal cF 24, 199] 91-170
CITY OF BANGOR
Supportingthe Nmniugofthe New Bridge Between Bangor
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and Brewer "The Penobscot Bridge"
By pe M4 GbuaN afW ak of Ba ;
SESOLVBD,
WHEREAS, a replacement bridge is currently under construction which will crossthe
Penobscot River and link the Cities ofBangor and Brewer; end
WHEREAS, a local Committee was formed with representation from both cities and the public
ro develop a recommended name for this new bridge;and
.WHEREAS, this Committer has recommended the bridge be tarred "The Penobscot Bridge;"
and
WHEREAS, this none recognizes the importance of the Penobscot River in the development of
lie communities of Bangor end Brewer and highlights the importance of the River
to our history; and
WHEREAS, this name will also pay homage to the Penobscot Nation and recognize the
history, traditions, end culture of the indigenous peoples of the region;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HANGAR, THAT we hereby support the noning of the new Bangor -Brews Bridge as
The Penboscot Bridge end call upon the State Legislature to approve this designation.
IN CITY COUNCIL
March 24, 1997
Passed
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Suvvox[ine the Namine of [be New Brides
Between Bangor and Brews "The Penobscot
Bridge"