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REGULAR MEETING MAY 24, 2004 Primary Center, for being named the "2004 Teacher of the Year" by the South Bend Community School Corporation; and especially thanks him for his vision and passion for effective, innovative and dedicated teaching skills; and WHEREAS, the Council commends Mr. Heminger for his successful teaching philosophy which he relates, in his own words, to be as follows: "I believe in `utilizing my classroom resources.' The classroom is a microcosm of society with `movers and shakers, and slackers, and takers.' Regardless of the class's personality, temperament, or composition, a successful teacher will identify the leaders. Use them ... as leaders. Find the followers. Put them to work. Find the troublemakers. Put them off stride. Set goals and expectations for them. Many of these students can become leaders, some won't "! My point is —use the resources within your class...." 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 Swanson Primary Center Teacher Thomas L. Heminger for being named by the South Bend Community School Corporation as the "2004 Teacher of the Year ". Section II. The South Bend Common Council notes with pride that Mr. Heminger is a graduate of Riley High School and earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Indiana University South Bend. Section III. The Council wishes Mr. Heminger years of continued success as he dedicates his life to teaching and to bringing countless joys to his students and colleagues which is epitomized by his commitment to providing a positive, creative and caring attitude, which others should emulate. 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, 1" 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 /David Varner, 5th District s/Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand Council Attorney ATTEST: s /John Voorde, City Clerk s /Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor Councilmember Ann Puzzello, 1247 E. LaSalle, South Bend, Indiana made the presentation for this Resolution by first offering her comments and then reading the Resolution in its entirety and presenting it to Mr. Heminger. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. Ms. Kris Torok, Principal, Swanson Primary School, spoke in favor of this Resolution. She stated that she Mr. Heminger is a wonderful teacher and to look for him as a finalist in the State Teacher of the Year Awards. Mr. Heminger thanked the Council for the honor of this Resolution. He stated that the past two (2) weeks have been very exciting since being named South Bend Community School Corporation Teacher of the Year. He graciously accepted this honor is remembrance of his father Bill Heminger. Councilmember Varner offered comments and commended Mr. Heminger for his dedication to teaching. 2