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<br />RESOLUTION NO.
<br />A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CTI'Y OF SOUTH BEND, IlYDIANA, OFFICIALLY
<br />REQUESTING PRESERVEAMERICA COMMUNITYDESIGNATIONFQR THE
<br />CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
<br />°,~2av, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, recognizes that on October 31,
<br />2007, bipartisan legislation was introduced authorizing two (2) complementary historic preservation grant
<br />programs---Preserve America and Save America's Treasures; with First Lady Laura Bush serving as the
<br />Honorary Chairperson of both programs; and
<br />`',~aa, the Common Council notes the Preserve America Initiative "encourages and supports
<br />community efforts to preserve and enjoy our .priceless cultural and natural heritage" and has the goals of
<br />creating opportunities for "a greater shazed knowledge about the nation's past, strengthened regional identities
<br />and local pride, increased local participation iri preserving the country's cultural and natural heritage assets, and
<br />support for the economic vitality of our communities"; and
<br />Gviaa, South $end was fast platted as a town on Mazch 28, 1831; became the permanent county seat
<br />of St. Joseph County on May 12, 1831; and officially became a city in 1865; and
<br />"%lswk~ caa, South Bend has a very rich cultural and historical history---from its early occupation by the
<br />Miami and Potawatomi Indiana tribes; early initiatives of European settlers such as Pierre Navarre, Alex
<br />Coquillazd and Lathrop M. Taylor; the manufacturing giants of the Studebaker brothers & the Olivers; to being
<br />an "active under ground railway" with many South Bend residents, such as John Auten, serving in the Union
<br />Army, and Schuler Colfax serving asVice-President with President Ulysses S. Grant; and
<br />you, ~~rire~Xe, Ge iLxeaaGuec~! by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows:
<br />Section I. On behalf of all of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council
<br />hereby requests that South Bend, Indiana, be designated as a Preserve America Community. .
<br />Section II. The South Bend Common Council believes that the Preserve America Initiative is
<br />compatible with our city's best interests and goals related to historic preservation; would improve our city's
<br />ability to protect and promote its many historical resources; and should join such Indiana communities as
<br />Lafayette, Irvington Neighborhood in Indianapolis, Crown Point, Bedford, New Albany, New Harmony,
<br />Madison and Monroe County as Preserve America Communities in the State of Indiana.
<br />Section III . The Common Council pledges to protect and celebrate our rich cultural and historical
<br />heritage; pledges to use our historic assess for economic development and community revitalization; and
<br />encourages all persons to experience and `appreciate the countless local historic resources offered through
<br />educational and heritage tourism. A brochure about our many Historic Districts and their locations is attached.
<br />Section N . This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Council
<br />and approval by the Mayor.
<br />Derek D. Dieter, 15` District
<br />Henry Davis, Jr., 2"" District
<br />Thomas LaFountain, 3` District
<br />Ann Puzzello, 4~' District
<br />Dr. David Vamer, 5"' District
<br />ohn orde, City Clerk
<br />Oliver J. Davis, 6 District
<br />Al "Buddy" Kirsits, At Large
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<br />Timoth A. e, At Large
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<br />K n L. White, At Large
<br />Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney
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<br />Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor of South Bend
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