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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 25, 2010
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<br />Whereas the Council recognizes that Chamblee family later moved to Chicago, Illinois,
<br />and after Roland W. Chamblee graduated from high school, he enlisted in the United States
<br />Army in 1942; was injured while disarming landmines in Normandy, France during World War
<br />II, and was awarded the Purple Heart in light of the injuries he sustained; and
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<br /> Whereas upon returning to the United States, he completed his studies at Tennessee
<br />State University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in 1949, and then entered Meharry
<br />Medical College where he earned his medical degree in 1953, the same year he moved his family
<br />to South Bend; and
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<br />Whereas while studying for his medical degree, he married Dorothy Jones in 1948, a
<br />nursing student at Meharry Medical College and during the course of their marriage they became
<br />the parents of six (6) children; with Dr. and Mrs. Chamblee and their two youngest children
<br />moving to Uganda, East Africa where he cared for hundreds of people suffering from malaria,
<br />tetanus and snake bites; and
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<br />Whereas upon returning to South Bend, Dr. Chamblee became involved in countless
<br />professional, religious and civic organizations; helped co-found the Chapin Street Clinic; and
<br />retired on November 30, 2009 from serving as the St. Joseph County Health Officer.
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<br />Now, Therefore, be it resolved, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
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<br />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
<br />Common Council hereby publicly commends, honors, commemorates and celebrates the rich life
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<br />and legacy of the late DR. ROLAND W. CHAMBLEE, SR.for his many contributions made to
<br />the South Bend Community; and especially for the many individuals he touched and inspired as
<br />a dedicated civic rights activist, tireless community leader, and caring doctor who served the
<br />many health care needs of the South Bend community; whose photograph is proudly displayed in
<br />the South Bend Civil Rights Heritage Center as a small token of our city’s gratitude.
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<br />Section II. The South Bend Common Council THANKS the entire Chamblee Family for
<br />the countless hours which Dr. Chamblee spent working and volunteering his time in our
<br />community; and truly believes that the City of South Bend is a better place because of his special
<br />talents and gentle spirit which we will long remember.
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<br />Section III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption
<br />by the Council and approval by the Mayor.
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<br />s/Derek D. Dieter, 1 District s/Al “Buddy” Kirsits, At Large
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<br />s/Henry Davis, Jr., 2 District s/Timothy A. Rouse, At Large
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<br />s/Thomas LaFountain, 3 District s/Karen L. White, At-Large
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<br />s/Ann Puzzello, 4 District
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<br />s/Dr. David Varner, 5 District
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<br />s/Oliver J. Davis 6 District s/Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney
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<br />Attest: Adopted this 25 day of October, 2010
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<br />s/John Voorde, City Clerk s/Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor of South Bend
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<br />Councilmember Timothy Rouse, Cherry Tree Lane, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation
<br />for this Resolution by first offering his comments and then reading the Resolution in its entirety
<br />and presenting it to The Honorable Judge Roland Chamblee, Jr.
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<br />A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time.
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