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REGULAR MEETINGOCTOBER 8, 2007
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<br />Whereas, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, notes that the
<br />Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is America’s oldest, most widely used college entrance
<br />exam which began being administered in 1901; and
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<br />Whereas, today this exam, administered by the not-for-profit College Board is
<br />known as the SAT Reasoning Test and is administered in 3 hours and 45 minutes; with
<br />possible scores of 600 to 2400 for the combined test results from three (3) 800-point
<br />sections, namely math, critical reading and writing; and
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<br />Whereas, the South Bend Common Council is proud to honor Mark O’Dell, a
<br />senior at Washington High School, who scored a perfect composite score of 2400,
<br />making him the first area student to record a perfect score since the new writing
<br />component was added to the exam in 2006; and
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<br />Whereas, the Council further notes that Mark O’Dell is just one of six students in
<br />the state of Indiana to record a perfect score this year; and
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<br />Whereas, Mark O’Dell has not only excelled academically, but is also the Captain
<br />of the Washington High School Panthers soccer team, runs track, is a member of the
<br />Panther’s Quiz Bowl Team, and is an All-State Cello Player.
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<br />Now, Therefore, be it resolved, by the Common Council of the City of South
<br />Bend, Indiana, as follows:
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<br />Section I. On behalf of all of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the
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<br />Common Council hereby publicly commends and congratulates MARK O’DELLa
<br />senior at Washington High School, who scored a perfect composite score of 2400 on the
<br />SAT Reasoning Test.
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<br />Section II. The Common Council publicly congratulates Mark, who stated that he
<br />has been “preparing for it since the fifth grade”. The Council would also especially like
<br />to thank his Mom, Evelyn O’Dell, who is a speech therapist at Warren Primary Center
<br />and Dickinson Intermediate Center; and his Dad, Dr. Ed O’Dell, a local veterinarian, for
<br />encouraging and nurturing such a well-rounded scholar, athlete and person. As a result,
<br />MARK O’DELL has brought the highest of honors to himself, his family, Washington
<br />High School, and the entire City of South Bend, Indiana.
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<br />Section III. The South Bend Common Council believes that the commitment,
<br />discipline and exceptional academic abilities of MARK O’DELL, makes him a true role
<br />model to the youth of our community and an inspiration to us all. The Common Council
<br />wishes Mark continued success in the future.
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<br />Section IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
<br />adoption by the Council and approval by the Mayor.
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<br />s/Derek D. Dieter, 1 District s/Ervin Kuspa, 6 District
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<br />s/Charlotte D. Pfeifer, 2 District s/Timothy A. Rouse, At Large
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<br />s/Roland Kelly, 3 District s/Al “Buddy” Kirsits, At Large
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<br />s/Ann Puzzello, 4 District s/Karen L. White, At Large
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<br />s/Dr. David Varner, 5 District
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<br />s/Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Attorney
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<br />Attest: Adopted this 8 day of September, 2007
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<br />s/John Voorde, City Clerk s/Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor
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