Board of Aldermen 10-13-2020 Page 5
RECOGNITION PERIOD
Nashua Area Kayak Explorations Destinations Group
Mayor Donchess
Alright, thank you Madam President. Of course you and | and other members of the Board of Alderman
had discussed this wonderful accomplishment numerous times. So we have come up with this Resolution
that | hope you will all endorse and | am sure you will, celebrating Nashua Area Kayak Explorations
Destinations. Whereas the Nashua Area Kayak Exploration Destinations is a special group that makes
Nashua a great placed. Founded 5 years ago, its 1,400 members are kayak and some paddle board
enthusiasts; good stewards of our waterways and they are dedicated to bringing the community together.
And whereas founding members, Trisha Mullin and Beverly Monagle say the camaraderie, the fun, exercise
and chance to get outside are what they love most about being in this group. Nashua Area Kayak
Exploration Destinations is focused on bringing kayakers togethers to set on the water and kayakers of
various ages and skill levels getting to know each other.
Nashua is a unique and special place for kayakers with the Nashua River running through downtown. And
whereas during what has been a difficult year, Nashua Area Kayak Explorations Destinations has brought
joy into our lives with its Halloween Kayak Parade and two nighttime kayak parades in the Nashua River
featuring kayaks adorned with bright, colorful light. In previous years, the group joined in our downtown
music events and helped with the duck herding for the Annual Rotary Duck Race. Its members have lent a
hand in monthly clean ups of Mine Falls Park.
They’ve also seen a rise in membership this year as Nashuans were looking for fun, outdoor activities. And
whereas thank you, Nashua Area Kayak Explorations Destinations for lighting up our hearts this summer:
for giving Nashuans something to smile about and for helping community members find a new, fun past-
time. And now, therefore, |, Jim Donchess, Mayor of the City of Nashua and the Nashua Board of
Aldermen do hereby recognize the Nashua Area Kayak Explorations Destinations as a special part of the
Nashua Community. That concludes it Madam President.
President Wilshire
Thank you and congratulations to the Nashua Area Kayak Explorations Destinations Group. We appreciate
everything you’ve done and it was fantastic to see the lighted kayaks out on the river. It’s great to see the
river being used. Thank you for that.
Alderman Lopez
Madam President?
President Wilshire
Alderman Lopez.
Alderman Lopez
Just as a point of order | would like to clarify that we just recognized our naked citizens.
READING MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
There being no objection, President Wilshire declared the minutes of the Board of Aldermen
meeting of September 22, 2020; Special Board of Aldermen meetings of September 28 and
October 6, 2020 accepted, placed on file, and the reading suspended.
