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NORWICH – City of Norwich Mayor, Christine Carnrike, reported on the passing of her father, former Mayor George W. Carnrike, Sr., on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. George W. Carnrike, Sr., served as the City of Norwich Mayor from 1969 thru 1973.

Former Mayor Carnrike was able to witness the swearing-in ceremony of his youngest daughter, Christine, as Mayor on January 1, 2016, 47 years to the day he was first sworn in to that very same office.

“It was the proudest moment of my life, to not only succeed my father serving the City of Norwich, but to have him present for the ceremony,” said Mayor Christine Carnrike late Wednesday evening.