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REGULAR MEETINGNOVEMBER 23, 2009 Whereas, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, is proud to st recognize that after his graduation from Central, Entee Shine became the 1 African- American to be a player on the Notre Dame football team during his freshman year; and Whereas, University of Notre Dame Athletic Director Moose Krause recruited Entee over to basketball where he became a member of the 1951-1952 Notre Dame st Basketball Team; averaged 5.5 points per game, and became the 1 Black to earn a varsity letter in basketball at the University of Notre Dame; and Whereas, Entee Shine transferred to Tennessee State and was later drafted into the U.S. Army where he was named to the all Fifth Army Team at Camp Atterbury and the second team All-Army at Camp Carson in Colorado; and Now, Therefore, be it resolved, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: Section I. On behalf of all of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council hereby publicly commends, honors, commemorates and celebrates the life of the late Entee Shinefor his many lasting contributions made to our community as an outstanding athlete and as a kind, generous, and gentle person. Section II. The South Bend Common Council notes that Entee Shine was a dedicated teammate who was deeply respected at South Bend Central High School and the University of Notre Dame, who excelled athletically and personally as he pioneered new paths in higher education and athletics; and later went on to work for the City of South Bend Water Works and at the South Bend Tribune. Section III. On behalf of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the South Bend Common Council extends its deepest sympathy to his daughter, Robin Shine, and the many relatives and friends of Entee Shine; and hope that all will be enriched by the many wonderful and ever-lasting memories which Entee Shine has left behind for all of us to cherish. The South Bend community will be forever grateful for his life of dedicated service, his kind and gentle demeanor, and for the many athletic outstanding achievements. Section IV This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Council and approval by the Mayor. st s/Derek D. Dieter, 1 District s/Al “Buddy” Kirsits, At Large nd s/Henry Davis, Jr., 2 District s/Timothy A. Rouse, At Large rd s/Thomas LaFountain, 3 District s/Karen L. White, At-Large th s/Ann Puzzello, 4 District th s/Dr. David Varner, 5 District th s/Oliver J. Davis 6 District s/Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney Attest: Adopted this 24 day of November, 2009 s/John Voorde, City Clerk s/Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor of South Bend Councilmember Timothy Rouse, 605 N. Cherry Tree Lane, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this Resolution by first offering his comments and then reading the Resolution in its entirety and presenting it to Mr. Shines daughter Robin. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. There was no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this Resolution. Ms. Robin Shine thanked the Council for this great honor for her late father. 2