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PROCLAIMING APRIL 2017 AS GRANGE MONTH
WHEREAS, the Grange celebrates its 150TH birthday throughout the year 2017; and
WHEREAS, the Grange has played a major role in the development of rural America
during three centuries, advocating for legislative protection for farmers through the
Granger Laws in the 1800s; promoting research and education to improve agriculture
through the Cooperative Extension Service and Land Grant Colleges and working to
expand mail delivery and electricity to rural areas in the 1900s; and encouraging the
expansion of broadband internet service in the 2000s; and
WHEREAS, the Grange continues today to be an active force in thousands of communities
across the country; and
WHEREAS, the Grange provides leadership, motivation, and education to bring together rural
and urban families and offers them opportunities for personal growth and individual
expression; and
WHEREAS, the Grange emphasizes civic responsibility and the involvement of people in
the legislative process; and
WHEREAS, the Grange promotes service to the local community and volunteerism to
improve the quality of life and economic well-being of its members and friends; and
WHEREAS, Grange members everywhere wish to celebrate and express their pride in the
legacy of their highly respected organization; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Joseph M. Baldacci, Mayor of the City of Bangor, Maine on behalf of
the City Council do hereby proclaim April 2017 as GRANGE MONTH in the City of Bangor. I encourage
fellow citizens to participate in this annual celebration of Grange Month by attending the various
programs and activities that will highlight the Grange during the month of April.
Given this the 27th day of March, 2017.
Joseph M. Baldacci, Mayor