HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-06-12 Recognition BANGOR CITY COUNCIL
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RECOGNIZING )ROTC FOR ITS LEADERSHIP OF THE
VETERAN'S DAY AND MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
WHEREAS, Bangor High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps was created in 1861 by City
Mayor Isaiah Stetson and the Bangor City Council; and
WHEREAS, Bangor High School JROTC Cadet Corps is the oldest high school cadet corps in the
nation; and
WHEREAS, BHS JROTC follows the Army as its service branch structure and its curriculum is
focused on Leadership Education Training; and
WHEREAS, Since 2007, the Bangor High School JROTC cadets have planned and executed the
Veteran's Day and Memorial Day parades in Bangor; and
WHEREAS, This coordination has been an integral element of the BHS JROTC Service Learning
Program, giving fall and spring opportunities for cadets to practice leadership through
service; and
WHEREAS, Cadets are guided in completing the extensive communication and logistics while
organizing the parade, including interactions with: over 100 marching units and
bands, Bangor and Brewer Police Departments, Bangor and Brewer City Halls, Bangor
Parks&Recreation, Office of the Maine Governor,The Federal Aviation
Administration, 101st Air Refueling Wing, Local Ham Radio organization, and Offices
of Maine and United States Senators and Representatives; and
WHEREAS, The Veteran's Day and Memorial Day Parades celebrate and honor members of the
City of Bangor who have served their country.
NOW,THEREFORE, I, Joe Baldacci, Mayor of the City of Bangor, on behalf of the City Council and
the citizens of Bangor, do hereby recognize Bangor High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
for their contributions to our community. In planning and executing these events, Bangor High School
JROTC not only learn and practice skills, but also enrich the City of Bangor and honor its past.
Given this the 12th day of June, 2017.
Joe Baldacci, Mayor