09-27-04 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 27,2004 Whereas, the International Law Enforcement Games have grown from 500 participants in 1974 to over 5,600, and have been held throughout the United States, in Sydney, Australia in 1988, in Calgary in 1990, in Ottawa in 2002 and in Las Vegas, Nevada this year; and Whereas, the Common Council proudly acknowledges that Lieutenant David Woods of the South Bend Police Department won three (3) gold medals at the International Law Enforcement Games held in Las Vegas---winning the 200 meter Freestyle, winning the 100 meter Breaststroke and winning the 50 meter Breaststroke for his age group; and Whereas, the Common Council notes that Lt. Woods has attended seven (7) of the International Law Enforcement Games held since 1984, and has medaled in the breaststroke swimming events each time since 1990. 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 Lieutenant David Woods for winning three (3) gold medals in this year's International Law Enforcement Games held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Section II. The Common Council proudly acknowledges that Lieutenant David Woods has proudly represented the South Bend Police Department for the past twenty years in such international competitions and has served as the Boys Swim Coach at Washington High School for eleven (11) years. Section III . The Council commends Lt. David Woods for being a positive role model, not only for his many years of dedicated service on the South Bend Police Department, but also for being an ambassador for the City of South Bend in the International games, and for being a former swim coach and role model to students in the South Bend Community School Corporation. The Council wishes Lt. David Woods and his family continued success and many more memorable opportunities in the future. Section IV . This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Council and approval by the Mayor. s/Derek D. Dieter, 1st District s/Ervin Kuspa, 6th District s/Charlotte D. Pfeifer, 2nd District s/Sean Coleman, At Large s/Roland Kelly, 3rd District s/Al `Buddy" Kirsits, At Large s/Ann Puzzello, 4th District s/Karen L. White, At Large s/Dr. David A. Varner, 5th District s/Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand Council Attorney Attest: s/John Voorde, City Clerk s/Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor 2