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REGULAR MEETING <br />JANUARY 22, 2007 <br />RESOLUTION NO. 3680-07 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON <br />COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH <br />BEND, INDIANA, PUBLICLY <br />COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF <br />FORMER WASHINGTON HIGH <br />SCHOOL HEAD FOOTBALL COACH <br />THE LATE GEORGE BASKER <br />Whereas, the City of South Bend lost a true high school football coach legend <br />when former Washington High School Head Football Coach George Basker past away <br />last December at the age of 96; and <br />Whereas, the Common Council recognizes that George Basker was born in South <br />Bend on April 19, 1910, attended South Bend Central where he was 3~d team All-State <br />half-back in his sophomore year; 2nd team All-State half-back in his junior year, and lgt <br />team All-State half-back in his senior year when he graduated in 1931 and was named the <br />"Outstanding Bruin Player of the Year"; and <br />Whereas, George Basker lettered in football all four years while studying at <br />Purdue University where he wore # 88 as a Boilermaker half-back and is listed in the <br />1943 edition of "Who's Who in Polish America" and the 2003 edition of Purdue Football <br />History; <br />Whereas, George Basker was an Assistant Football Coach at Washington High <br />School from 1936-1942; became the Panthers Head Football Coach in 1943; received <br />"All City" Coaching honors from 1943-1947; was present when the Panthers received <br />"threadbare Notre Dame hand-me-down gear in `the Dungeon"' who is recalled for his <br />light-hearted personality which inspired "the resilient determination that defined <br />Washington football for a generation or more. <br />Now, Therefore, be it resolved, by the Common Council of the City of South <br />Bend, Indiana, as follows: <br />Section L On behalf of all of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the <br />Common Council hereby publicly commemorates and celebrates the life of the late <br />George Basker for a rich life of teaching young men both on and off the field whose <br />impact will long be remembered for generations to come. <br />Section IL The South Bend Common Council believes that the rich and lasting <br />legacy left by the late George Basker will continue to enrich our community as we reflect <br />upon the many contributions made by Coach Basker who went on after a brilliant career <br />at Washington High School to be the Head Football Coach at Evansville Memorial <br />between 1948 & 1953; & later became the Assistant Coach at Niles High School from <br />1953 -1963. <br />Section III. The Common Council wishes the family, friends, former players, <br />coaches and managers who had the privileged of knowing Coach George Basker to carry <br />on with the determination and "scrappy ambition" instilled by Coach Basker who will <br />always be known as the "soul of Washington High School football" and the truest of <br />"loyal Panthers". <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. <br />s/Derek D. Dieter, lgt District s/Ervin Kuspa, 6d` District <br />s/Charlotte D. Pfeifer, 2nd District s/Al "Buddy" Kirsits, At Large <br />s/Roland Kelly, 3~d District s/Timothy A. Rouse, At Large <br />s/Ann Puzzello, 4~` District s/Karen L. White, At Large <br />s/Dr. David Varner, Sd` District s/Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney <br />s/John Voorde, City Clerk s/Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor of South Bend <br />