Commemorating and honoring the late Dr. O.C. Carmichael Jr.

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RESOLUTION NO. -30 - 7 % A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, C014MEMORATING AND HONORING THE LATE DR. O.C. CARMICHAEL, JR. WHEREAS, Dr. O.C. Carmichael, Jr.. was generous with his time, talents, and resources to the South Bend Community; and WHEREAS, Dr. O.C. Carmichaelr Jr. was a recognized leader in the field of education, having held the following posts: Executive Director of Vanderbilt University Foundation; President of Converse College, Spartanburg, South Carolina; General Chairman of the Steering Committee on Higher Educa- tion in North Central Indiana; Chairman of the Indiana Com- mission on Higher Education; Member of the Board of Trustees of Converse College, the University of Notre Dame, St. Mary's College, Vanderbilt University and Chatham Hall; founding the Citizens National Committee for Higher Education; and his many activities with Indiana University; and WHEREAS, Dr. O.C. Carmichael, Jr. was recognized for his civic achievements as exemplified in the following endeav- ors: Director of Junior Achievement, Inc; Trustee of the Indepen- dent College Funds of America, Inc; Chairman of the Indiana Forum; General Chairman of the Notre Dame SUMMA campaign; a member of the Executive committee of the National Consumer Finance As- sociation; a trustee of the National Foundation for Consumer Credit; member of the Advisory Committee on Truth in Lending of the Feder- al Reserve Board; participatory member of the United Way; United Negro College Fund; the South Bend - Mishawaka Chamber of Commerce; the St. Joseph County United Community Services; YMCA; member of the U.S. Delegation to the United Nations; member of the Board of Trustees of First Presbyterian Church; and WHEREAS, Dr. O.C. Carmichael, Jr,'s contributions to the business world are numerous. His business accomplishments in- cluded the following: Director of Associates; Chairman of First Bank and Trust Company; member of the Board of Directors of Gulf and Western Industries; Inc; Chairman of the Board of Directors of FBT Bancorp; member of the Board of Directors of W.R. Grove Company, Inc; and was a member of many other boards of directors of banks and firms; and WHEREAS, Dr, O.C. Carmichael, Jr. was a most dedicated political leader having contributed heavily in local, state and national politics. His activities included: Chairman of the Republican National Finance Committee in 1975; and G.O.P. National Treasurer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend: SECTION 1. That the Citizens of the City of South Bend, through their Common Council recognize the many outstanding achievements of the late Dr. O.C. Carmichael, Jr. in the educational, civic, business, political and service realms of our community and our nation. SECTION 2. That the citizens of South Bend express their