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Proclamation in Recognition of Nicole Bernstein
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Whereas, it was Thanksgiving morning when 9-year-old Nicole Bernstein, out for a walk with her family, learned about the crime that would spur her to action; and
Whereas, Nicole Bernstein lives near the Rochester Hills Museum, and the night before Thanksgiving, vandals smashed several concrete animal statues and other pottery in the Children's Garden at the museum; and
Whereas, as a frequent visitor to the museum, Nicole was shocked and disappointed that someone would do that; and
Whereas, Nicole began counting her money and found she had $36.00. She took it to a nearby store that sells pottery. She purchased a pig statue, named the pig Wilbur, and brought it to the museum; and
Whereas, Nicole wanted to purchase the statue with her own money because she was unhappy the vandalism happened and because she loves the museum. She used her allowance money from her grandma to make the purchase; and
Whereas, Nicole, who is a fourth-grade student at Hugger Elementary School, loves animals and has also donated her own money to the Michigan Humane Society.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Mayor and City Council of Rochester Hills hereby recognize Nicole Bernstein and express their sincere thanks for her act of kindness and generosity in donating Wilbur to the Rochester Hills Museum.