Commending the Sisters of the Congregation of the Holy Cross

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RESOLUTION NO. ,S //- 7 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COM- MLNDING THE SISTERS OF THE CONGREGATION OF THE HOLY CROSS WHEREAS, the Sisters of the Congregation of the Holy Cross have served many of the people of the South Bend Community, spiritually, educationally, and medically from their beginnings in 1843; and WHEREAS, the Sisters of the Congregation of the Holy Cross have given outstanding moral leadership and service in their spiritual influence through their many churches, parishes, retreat and mission homes; and WHEREAS, THE Sisters of the Congregation of the Holy Cross have given outstanding educational services through their teach- ings in colleges, universities, high schools and elementary schools; and WHEREAS, the Sisters of the Congregation of the Holy Cross have given outstanding health and medical services through their nursing and hospital experiences in the community NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend: SECTION 1. That the citizens of South Bend, through their Common Council, commend and congratulate the Sisters of the Congregation of the Holy Cross for their exemplory spiritual educational, and medical service to the people of the South Bend Community. SECTION 2. That the Common Council further expresses its appreciation for the many services of the Sisters of the Congregation of the Holy Cross by designating and celebrating March 19, 20, and 21 as "Let's Thank Holy Cross Week" with other groups within our community. SECTION 3. That the Common Council wish the Sisters of the Congregation of the Holy Cross continued success in their many services to the people of our community. SECTION 4. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. March 8, 1976 ;ZCSENTED �d' - "S - 7 C-- AF "r ?,oVED _3-e- 7 6 res de:-�f. of the Common Counci FILED IN CLERK'S OFFICE ',AR 3 '970 Irene Gammon _QU ;49K, 40kjft BEND, IND.