05-24-10 Common Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MAY 24, 2010 Whereas, following his return to the United States, Ross Stephenson began his coaching and teaching career at Bloom High School in Chicago Heights, Illinois; went on to serve with passion and distinction as a South Bend Central football coach and Athletic Director from 1947 through 1970 while also teaching Health and Driver’s Education classes; and was an integral part of the “Bears Fabulous Fifties” which have provided many memories for generations to cherish; and Whereas, after Central was phased out, Coach Stephenson’s special skills earned him a position at LaSalle High School as a football coach from 1970-1972; he then became the Physical Education Coordinator for the South Bend Community School Corporation until he joined the football staff at the University of Notre Dame under Head Coach Dan Devine which included being a scout for Notre Dame’s 1977 National Championship Football Team. , Now, Therefore, be it resolved by the Common Council 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 and will remember forever, the special life of Ross K. Stephenson, a highly-decorated, dedicated, caring and extraordinary individual. Section II. The South Bend Common Council recognizes that words cannot capture the heartfelt expressions of thanks which it wishes to convey, especially to Jane, Ross’ beloved wife of 68 years; his five children - Jamie, Julie, Martha, John and Mary; his eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Coach Stephenson has left behind so many wonderful times to remember. May these special memories and the countless individuals who were touched and positively influenced by Coach Stephenson be a tribute to this kind and special leader who helped shape the South Bend community for generations to come. Section III . 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 th Attest: Adopted this 24 day of May, 2010 s/John Voorde, City Clerk s/Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor of South Bend Councilmember Derek Dieter, 1829 Portage Avenue, 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. Jim Powers on behalf of the Stephenson Family. 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. 2