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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 2011
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<br />Whereas IHSAA has become a voluntary, not-for-profit organization whose
<br />mission is “…to provide wholesome, educational athletics for the secondary schools in
<br />Indiana”. Its members include public, institutional, parochial and private high schools
<br />throughout the State of Indiana; and
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<br />Whereas IHSAA’s motto is “Pure Spirit. Pure Sport” and divides the state into
<br />three (3) Districts, with Region 1 including all of the counties in northern part of the state
<br />to the southern borders of the counties of Newton, Jasper, Pulaski, Cass, Miami, Wabash,
<br />Huntington and Allen ; and
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<br />Whereas on May 6, 2011, the IHSAA announced that Chuck Freeby of WHME-
<br />TV and Radio in South Bend and a WNDU-TV Assistant, won the 2010-2011 IHSAA
<br />Distinguished Media Service Award for District I for his many great contributions and
<br />passion for Indiana high school sports;
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<br />Whereas the Common Council is proud to publicly recognize that Chuck Freeby
<br />is a 1986 University of Notre Dame graduate who became the Sports Director for WHME
<br />in 2004; who calls the “Game of the Week” play-by-play for high school football and
<br />basketball as well as Notre Dame baseball; and who chartered the “Friday Night Flights”
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<br />and “Roundball Roundup” while at WNDU-TV for 17 years.
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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. The South Bend Common Council publicly honors and congratulations
<br />Chuck Freeby for his dedication to excellence as the award-winning journalist who is the
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<br />26 Annual Indiana High School Athletic Association’s Distinguished Media Service
<br />Award Winner for District 1.
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<br />Section II. The Common Council believes that Chuck Freeby’s outstanding
<br />contributions, both on and off the air, have significantly contributed to enriching high
<br />school athletics in South Bend and the surrounding areas. Chuck’s unique method of
<br />capturing the spirit and enthusiasm of these young athletes is a truly a rare and special
<br />gift, which other broadcasters wish to emulate.
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<br />Section III. The Council wishes Chuck, his wife, Diane, and their six (6)
<br />children: Peter, Christopher, Mary, Jeanie, Rosie and T.J. the very best in the years
<br />ahead.
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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/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 13 day of June, 2011
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<br />s/John Voorde, City Clerk s/Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor of South Bend
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<br />Councilmember Derek Dieter, 413 W. Navarre, South Bend, Indiana, made the
<br />presentation for this Resolution by reading it in its entirety and presenting it to Chuck
<br />Freeby.
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<br />A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time.
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