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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 28, 2008 “Students are more successful when there is a partnership among the students, families, and teachers. The students and I are working together daily, but we also need the parents’ support and involvement. Very few of the parents I work with speak English, so I seek out ways to make them feel comfortable in the school, and to help them to be of assistance to their children….Parents’ perception of the schools and of this country is enhanced because they know that they are important to me, so this makes them more eager to be involved….Teaching is a privilege that enables me to passionately inspire students, colleagues, parents, and me – What greater reward can there be than this….I expect EVERY student in my class to meet and exceed grade level expectations. Now, Therefore, be it resolved, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: Section I. On behalf of all of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the , Common Council hereby publicly commends and congratulates Tania L. Harmana bilingual grade one and two teacher atWarren Primary Centerfor being named the 2008 Teacher of the Year by the South Bend Community School Corporation, which is the highest of all teaching honors in our community. Section II The Council wishes Tania L. Harmanmany more years of continued success as an outstanding teacher in the South Bend Community School Corporation, and hopes that her passion for teaching only continues to grow in the years ahead. Section III . This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Council and approval by the Mayor. st s/Derek D. Dieter, 1 District s/Al “Buddy” Kirsits, At Large nd s/Henry Davis, Jr., 2 District s/Timothy A. Rouse, At Large rd s/Thomas LaFountain, 3 District s/Karen L. White, At-Large th s/Ann Puzzello, 4 District th s/Dr. David Varner, 5 District th s/Oliver J. Davis 6 District s/Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney th Attest: Adopted this 28 day of April, 2008 s/John Voorde, City Clerk s/Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor of South Bend Councilmember Ann Puzzello, 1247 E. LaSalle Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this Resolution by first offering his comments and then reading the Resolution in its entirety and presenting it to Tania L. Harman. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. Carla Killelea, Principal, Warren Primary Center, stated that Tania is an awesome teacher. She stated that her passion for teaching is outstanding and is very proud to work with Tania. Councilmember’s LaFountain, Oliver Davis, and Dieter offered comments and thanked Ms. Harman for her commitment and dedication to education. Councilmember Kirsits made a motion to adopt this Resolution by acclamation. Councilmember White seconded the motion which carried. 4