09-25-06 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 25, 2006 John & Kendra Endright of the Missionaries to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and all of the congregation members in the many services provided for men, women, youth, Scouts, and visitors to our community and hope that the next 175 years will be just as rewarding and beneficial. Section III . This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption th by the Common Council this 25 day of September, 2006, and approval by the Mayor. stth s/Derek D. Dieter, 1 District s/Ervin Kuspa, 6 District nd s/Charlotte D. Pfeifer, 2 District s/Al “Buddy” Kirsits, At Large rd s/Roland Kelly, 3 District s/Timothy A. Rouse, At Large th s/Ann Puzzello, 4 District s/Karen L. White, At Large th s/Dr. David Varner, 5 District s/Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney Attest: s/John Voorde, City Clerk s/Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor of South Bend Councilmember Kuspa, 434 South Liberty Street, 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 the congregation. 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. Rev. Dan Berger, First United Methodist Church, thanked the Council for this honor. Rev. Berger stated that it has been a great reward to serve this church. The church has been a historic site in downtown South Bend for 175 years, and like their motto he stated that they are “Downtown for Good.” Councilmember Varner made a motion to adopt this Resolution by acclamation. Councilmember White seconded the motion which carried. RESOLUTION NO. 3640-06 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, DECLARING SEPTEMBER 25, 2006 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 AS RACE EQUALITY AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES WEEK IN SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Whereas, the National League of Cities is the oldest and largest national organization which serves as a resource and advocate for approximately 18,000 cities, towns and villages of all sizes across America, and collectively serves 225 million persons; and Whereas, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, notes that the thth National League of Cities has designated September 25 through September 30 as the th 7 Annual Race Equality and Inclusive Communities Week; and th Whereas, the Common Council recognizes that the 7 Annual Race Equality and Inclusive Communities Week has been established and set aside as a time for communities to reaffirm their commitment to the elimination of racism and 3