01-14-13 Council Agenda & Packet

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=Om Ava #ofe i9 ,, . Adiana, adi : Section I. The South Bend Common Council believes that the countless contributions made by Schuyler Colfax, some of which include his loyalty as a leader and unsung champion of the passage of the Thirteenth, Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments; as a leading orator; a dedicated public servant as Speaker of the House of Representatives and as the 17th Vice-President of the United States should be publicly honored and celebrated. Section II. The Common Council notes that Schuyler Colfax name appears on schools, streets and many buildings in South Bend and that his final resting place in the City Cemetery located on North Elm Street,just west of downtown South Bend, which is the oldest formal cemetery in the city. Section III. The Council further believes and agrees to spear-head,in collaboration with members and organizations throughout our community, an annual event dedicated to fostering greater attention and reflection upon some of the many Constitutional reforms which Schuyler Colfax dedicated his life to for so many years. Section IV. The South Bend Common Council hereby declares Saturday, March 23, 2013, as Schuyler Colfax Day in South Bend; and calls upon relatives of Schuyler Colfax, our teachers & educators, parents, residents and businesses to participate in creative programs aimed at honoring this special person who made our country a better place because of his tireless efforts. Section V his Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Council and approval by the Mayor. Tim Scott, 1St District Oliver J. Davis,6th District Henry Davis, Jr., 2nd District Derek D. Dieter,At Large Valerie Schey, 3rd District Gavin Ferlic, At Large Dr. Fred Ferlic, 4th District Karen L. White,At Large D . •avid Varner, 5' District Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand,Attorney altar John Voorde, City Clerk Pete Butti a Ma or In g� Y