Gillway, State Commend PMM
State Rep. James Gillway presented the state's congratulations to Penobscot Marine Museum during Penobscot Bay Day, July 23.
July 25, 2011 – Maine State Representative James S. Gillway presented the state's official congratulations to Penobscot Marine Museum on Saturday, July 23, during a celebration of the museum's 75th anniversary. Accepting the document from Gillway was the museum's executive director, Liz Lodge. The presentation took place at noon on Penobscot Bay Day, the museum's free, all-day "birthday party" that also included music, tours, demonstrations and crafts projects.
Introduced by Gillway and co-sponsored by Sen. Michael D. Thibodeau, the proclamation reads, in part, "The museum, known for being 'where Maine and the sea make history,' is celebrating the anniversary with music and crafts and a featured exhibit of 75 of the most important valuable, beautiful, rare and interesting items from the museum's vast collections. We extend our congratulations to the Penobscot Marine Museum on this important celebration of its history and we send our best wishes for its continued success." The official statement was made "on behalf of the 125th Legislature and the people of the State of Maine."
"We're grateful to Representative Gillway for sponsoring this official recognition of the museum's important role in preserving Maine's maritime history," said Lodge. "We're delighted that he could be here to present it in person and help us celebrate our 75th anniversary."
