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REGULAR MEETING MAY 29, 2007
<br />Whereas, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, recognizes
<br />that more than 800,000 sworn law enforcement officers are currently serving throughout
<br />the United States of America and are daily protecting lives and properties on a 24/7 basis;
<br />and
<br />Whereas, Corporal Nick S. Polizzotto, PIN 2024, of the South Bend Police
<br />Department was one of these dedicated and loyal law enforcement professionals who
<br />devoted his life and his outstanding police career in the pursuit of fostering public safety
<br />throughout our entire community; and
<br />Whereas, the South Bend Common Council proudly recognizes that Nick
<br />Polizzotto was born in South Bend on the 19d` day of October, 1972; graduated in 1991
<br />from LaSalle High School where he was a 4-year member of the Lions Golf Team and a
<br />member of the Lions Tennis Team; received his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice
<br />from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana in 1995; and was sworn in as a member
<br />of the South Bend Police Department on September 17, 1997; and
<br />Whereas, during Corporal Polizzotto's nine-year stellar career of dedicated public
<br />service on the South Bend Police Department, Corporal Polizzotto distinguished himself
<br />as a member of the Uniform Patrol Division, working primarily on the Midnight Detail,
<br />where he earned eighteen (18) commendations for exemplary public service and was
<br />named the "Officer of the Month" in February of 2006 which reflects his boyhood desire
<br />to be the best police officer ever by dedicating his life to doing selfless acts of serving
<br />and protecting others, which is truly one of the highest callings of patriotic service in our
<br />country.
<br />Now, Therefore, be it resolved, by the Common Council of South Bend, Indiana,
<br />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 commends, honors and will remember forever, the life
<br />of CORPORAL NICK S. POLIZZOTTO OF THE SOUTH BEND POLICE
<br />DEPARTMENT, PIN 2024, ahighly-decorated, dedicated and extraordinary Police
<br />Officer for his exemplary nine-year law enforcement career who epitomized the very best
<br />of law enforcement officers in America.
<br />Section IL The South Bend Common Council recognizes that words cannot
<br />capture the heartfelt expressions of thanks which it wishes to convey, especially to the
<br />entire Polizzotto Family; Nick's friends and his fellow officers on the South Bend Police
<br />Department, as the Council humbly and publicly salutes CORPORAL NICK S.
<br />POLIZZOTTO, a fallen Police Hero, who faithfully served as part of the "Thin Blue
<br />Line" standing between the lawful and the lawless; who will forever be remembered for
<br />his valor, courage, dedication and his ultimate sacrifice, so that others would be safe.
<br />Section III . 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
<br />s/Charlotte D. Pfeifer, 2nd District
<br />s/Roland Kelly, 3~d District
<br />s/Ann Puzzello, 4a` District
<br />s/Dr. David Varner, Sd` District
<br />s/Ervin Kuspa, 6d` District
<br />s/Al "Buddy" Kirsits
<br />s/Timothy A. Rouse, At Large
<br />s/Karen L. White, At Large
<br />s/Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney
<br />Attest: Adopted 31st this day of May, 2007.
<br />s/John Voorde, City Clerk s/Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor of South Bend
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