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Governor LePage Declares June, July, and August 2012 as The Summer of the Samaritan Spirit
March 16, 2012
For Immediate Release: March 16, 2012
Contact: Adrienne Bennett (207) 287-2531
AUGUSTA - Governor Paul LePage issued the following proclamation declaring June, July, and August 2012 as the Summer of the Samaritan Spirit:
"WHEREAS, enjoyment of friends and family, respect for others, and giving back to the community are principles that represent the values held high by the citizens of Maine; and
WHEREAS, a certain organization known as The Maine Good Sam Club RV Club, also known as Good Samaritans, has exemplified these principles for 40 continuous years through tireless campaigns of good will and acts of kindness for others; and
WHEREAS, the members of The Maine Good Sam RV Club endeavor to provide a model for courtesy and responsibility on Maine?s highways and points of recreation in the great out of door; and
WHEREAS, the members of The Maine Good Sam RV Club, functioning as Chapters throughout the Pine Tree State, encourage all others to join them in a spirit of caring,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, PAUL R. LEPAGE, do hereby recognize the months of June, July, and August 2012 as
THE SUMMER OF THE SAMARITAN SPIRIT
throughout the State of Maine, and urge all citizens to recognize this observance."