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REGULAR MEETING December 10, 2018 and to put it all together like that, that shows that all your team members have parents who love you. You have people who love you and you rise up on their shoulders for greatness. And that is really important because not everybody has that, but you are born rich and you have that kind of concept. But it is not just money, it is the investment and the wisdom and the encouragements. I can see it through you, you know? You can see the dads and you can see that kind of thing. When you have parents behind you, it gives you more strength than anybody else can say. And so, it is great. Treasure what you have because not everybody has that. Congratulations. Councilmember John Voorde stated, It is a wonderful thing. This area has a long history of producing champions and you've certainly added to that legacy. That is something to really be proud of to see your efforts and dedication rewarded. Congratulations. Councilmember Karen White stated, I would like to add my word of congratulations as well as thanking each one of you for your commitment to the sport and, most importantly, your commitment to do the work. The discipline, dedication and working together have given you the results that you have now. I can see there is a level of collaboration and a level of friendship among each one(1) of you. I challenge you to cherish that and maintain that as you move forward in your career and through your educational journey as well. You've made us proud and we are very pleased to be able to be a part of it by giving this resolution to each one(1) of you. Councilmember Tim Scott stated, With this resolution, you go in the history books. This will forever be part of South Bend's governmental history. Back from 1865 until today, your names are in that record book.Councilmember Tim Scott then initiated a round of applause for the parents of the players. Mr.Camacho stated,One(1)more thing. Patterson Louisiana was seventeen and one(17-1)overall through the tournament. Their one(1) loss was to us. Councilmember Tim Scott continued, One (1) thing I love seeing in doing these resolutions is so many people say you have to be in warm weather to play baseball and softball and that is not true. It is about the hard work you guys do. I know it is getting cold out there and you will be indoors practicing so keep up the good work. We are so proud of all you ladies. Thank you so much. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Taylor Kinkade, 2937 Norfolk Court, Mishawaka, IN, stated, I was number seven (7). I played first(1st)base and pitcher. That is my mom. Thank you, all of you. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic made a motion to adopt Bill No. 18-72 by acclamation. Councilmember Karen White seconded this motion which carried by a voice vote of nine(9) ayes. 18-75 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA THANKING DR. DARRYL M. HELLER FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SOUTH BEND COMMUNITY Councilmember Regina Williams-Preston, 838 North Elmer Street, South Bend, IN, served as a presenter for this bill. Councilmember Williams-Preston stated, It is with great pleasure and sadness that I bring this resolution to you today. This honors a man that stands before you as, really, a beacon and an example for citizens all throughout our community. Councilmember Oliver Davis, 1801 Nash Street, South Bend, IN, served as the presenter for this bill. Councilmember Oliver Davis stated, Bill Number 18-75, Resolution 4681-18. A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana,thanking Dr. Darryl M. Heller for his contributions to the South Bend Community. Whereas, Darryl Heller was born in Aiken, South Carolina, the grandson of sharecroppers, and a son in a military family. He went to twelve (12) different schools between first (1st) and twelfth (12th) grades and his love of education led him to become a first (1st)-generation college student at the College of Charleston where he received a BA in Philosophy; and, Whereas, Darryl developed a deeply held commitment to social justice 3