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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 14, 2008
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<br />Whereas, the South Bend Common Council was privileged to know Mark Tulchinsky
<br />when he was an active, engaged and enthusiastic member of the Common Council’s
<br />Parks Committee; and
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<br />Whereas, thousands of South Bend parents and children knew Mark Tulchinsky during
<br />the many decades he devoted to education excellence, and for the countless words of
<br />encouragement he gave to youngsters, while being an exemplary and caring role model
<br />for all educators; and
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<br />Whereas, the Common Council acknowledges that Mark David Tulchinsky was born on
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<br />the 26 day of January, 1947 in South Bend. He graduated in 1964 from John Adams
<br />High School and in 1968 with a degree in history from the University of Chicago. He
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<br />began his long and distinguished educational career as a 4 grade teacher at Perley
<br />Elementary in 1968. Mark earned his Masters Degree from the University of Notre
<br />Dame in 1974 and began his administrative career with the South Bend Community
<br />School Corporation in 1979 when he was appointed to serve as the Assistant Principal at
<br />Jefferson School; and
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<br />Whereas, Mark Tulchinsky served as an innovative and pro-active Principal at McKinley,
<br />Perley, Jefferson, Monroe and Tarkington schools during his distinguished 39 years with
<br />the South Bend Community School Corporation. He also served as a licensed Indiana
<br />High School Athletic Association basketball and football official and officiated the
<br />IHSAA Class 3-A state football finals in 1983; and
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<br />Whereas, Mark Tulchinsky also relished working as a timekeeper for University of Notre
<br />Dame football and basketball games for over thirty (30) years. He diligently served on
<br />countless boards and commissions; some of which included the YMCA, Urban Youth
<br />Services, Boys and Girls Club, the Northeast Neighborhood Council, and the Special
<br />Olympics.
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<br />Now, Therefore, be it resolved, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
<br />Indiana, as follows:
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<br />Section I. On behalf of all of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the
<br />Common Council hereby publicly commends, honors and will remember forever the life,
<br />dedicated service and countless contributions of MARK TULCHINSKY, an exemplary
<br />educator, who epitomized the very best of the public school system. This was only
<br />surpassed by his sincere love and dedication to his family, friends and the many
<br />youngsters and educators he deeply touched and inspired throughout his sixty years.
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<br />Section II The South Bend Common Council wishes Nan Tulchinsky, Mark’s wife of 38
<br />years, their two sons Peter and Daniel, their daughter Sarah Baer, 4 grandchildren,
<br />Mark’s mother, Ruth Tulchinsky and all of their family members and many friends the
<br />very best in the years ahead. We will all be enriched by the many memories of this kind,
<br />caring and devoted special person, MARK TULCHINSKY.
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<br />Section III . This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption
<br />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
<br />Attorney
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<br />Attest: Adopted this 14 day of April, 2008
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