04-23-12 Common Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 23, 2012 Whereas, the Council is especially honored to recognize that Rosey Green was named to the Hoosier Basketball Magazine’s list of the top 100 high school seniors in the State of Indiana; and Whereas, the South Bend Common Council recognizes Rosey’s many talents both on and off the basketball court, with just some of the highlights of this “lightning quick guard” included his leadership and shooting abilities displayed in the victory over Carroll High School last November; his 16 points in the overtime win which the Eagles had over Elkhart Central in January; as well as the great team effort which Coach Milt Cooper developed in their many Intra-City NIC rivalry games. Now, Therefore, be it resolved, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: Section I. On behalf of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council is pleased to publicly present a “2012 SOUTH BEND CITIZEN YOUTH AWARD” to ROSEY GREEN, a student-athlete who is a Senior at JOHN ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL. Section II. The Common Council believes that the leadership and athletic abilities of ROSEY GREEN truly reflect the excellence which this young man has shown not only to his family, friends, his fellow students, teachers, coaches and administrators at John Adams High School, but also to the entire South Bend Community. The Council believes that ROSEY is a great role model to all youth, and we wish him all the best upon his upcoming graduation. Congratulations!!! Section III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Council and approval by the Mayor. s/Tim Scott, First District s/Oliver J. Davis, Sixth District s/Henry Davis, Jr., Second District s/Derek D. Dieter, At-Large s/Valerie Schey, Third District s/Gavin Ferlic, At-Large s/Dr. Fred Ferlic, Fourth District s/Karen L. White, At-Large s/Dr. David Varner, Fifth District s/Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney s/John Voorde, City Clerk s/Pete Buttigieg, Mayor Councilmember Derek Dieter made the presentation for this Resolution by first offering his comments and then reading it in its entirety and presenting it to Rosey Green. 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. Rosey thanked the Council for this honor. Rosey’s grandmother also thanked the Council for this honor and stated how proud she is of her grandson. Additionally, Councilmember’s Varner Henry Davis and Oliver Davis offered comments and wished Rosey the very best in his future endeavors. Councilmember Varner made a motion to adopt this Resolution by acclamation. Councilmember White seconded the motion which carried. 2