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=Ora twit, *d° ,on 9 y/I. J a ate: <br /> Section I. The South Bend Common Council believes that the countless contributions made by <br /> Schuyler Colfax, some of which include his loyalty as a leader and unsung champion of the passage of the <br /> Thirteenth, Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments; as a leading orator; a dedicated public servant as <br /> Speaker of the House of Representatives and as the 17th Vice-President of the United States should be <br /> publicly honored and celebrated. <br /> Section II. The Common Council notes that Schuyler Colfax name appears on schools, streets and <br /> many buildings in South Bend and that his final resting place in the City Cemetery located on North Elm <br /> Street,just west of downtown South Bend, which is the oldest formal cemetery in the city. <br /> Section III. The Council further believes and agrees to spear-head, in collaboration with members <br /> and organizations throughout our community, an annual event dedicated to fostering greater attention and <br /> reflection upon some of the many Constitutional reforms which Schuyler Colfax dedicated his life to for <br /> so many years. <br /> Section IV. The South Bend Common Council hereby declares Saturday, March 23, 2013, as <br /> Schuyler Colfax Day in South Bend; and calls upon relatives of Schuyler Colfax, our teachers & <br /> educators, parents, residents and businesses to participate in creative programs aimed at honoring this <br /> special person who made our country a better place because of his tireless efforts. <br /> Section V his Resolution shall be in full force and effect fro . • . -r i adoption by the Council <br /> . - • approv. o the Mayor. / <br /> Tim 5;r•�7- D, ct Prilir D A. ,6' Dist. f i t <br /> ; :.•-* <br /> M"Ati 1` > r <br /> L1 ..A .� AA. . <br /> A _ <br /> eery Davis j'r., c Derek D. Dieter, At Large <br /> Valerie Schey, 3rd District Gavin Fe ic, At Large <br /> Dr. Fred Ferlic, 4t District Karen L. White, At Large <br /> CZ- <br /> ........e <br /> a <br /> .Pr7Afrvid Varner, 5t District Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand,Attorney <br /> c hxaaadl/il6 t s y fjaa'wa , 20/8 <br /> ohn V��orde, City Clerk Pete B gie_ .F led in Clerk ti Office <br /> AN <br /> / -1- L3LO13 <br /> NOT APPROVE,) <br /> JCo-€4 Y10x_1 <br /> 'ADOPTED (—1 L(—(J CITY CLEFIA.v`$' 1 r, SEND,IN <br />