Commending and wishing Polish Cardinal Karol Wojtyla much success as he becomes the 264th Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church

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RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING AND WISHING POLISH CARDINAL KAROL WOJTYLA MUCH SUCCESS AS HE BECOMES THE 264TH PONTIFF OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. WHEREAS, on Monday, October 16, 1978, the Cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church elected Polish Cardinal Karol Wojtyla as the 264th Pontiff of the 700 million - member church; and WHEREAS, Polish Cardinal Karol Wojtyla is the first non - Italian in over 450 years to be named Pontiff; WHEREAS, his selection of the name, John Paul II signals the continuation of his predecessor's humility, warmth, and caring; WHEREAS, the City of South Bend with its large Polish population is particularly proud of the man selected to dedicate his life to bring- ing peace and social justice to the World. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, that: SECTION I. The Citizens of the City of South Bend, through their Common Council, commend and wish Polish Cardinal Karol Wojtyla much success as he becomes the 264th Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. SECTION II. The Common Council further expresses its sincere hope that the new Pontiff will have a long and fruitful mission in his quest for world peace. SECTION III. The Citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, and in particular those of Polish heritage are indeed proud of this moment, and ask for continued spiritual guidance on the work and teachings of Pope John Paul II. SECTION IV. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. Wal er I Szymkowi`ak / T. Walter T. /K6pc Richard 'C. „Dombrowski, osepV/'T: Serg Adopted, October 23, 1978 I f,