Recognizing & Honoring Postive Contributions Pat & B.J. Magley through their creation of Heros Camp

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e�4oi,rp,�f�J. ti .> RESOLUTION NO. 4250-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA RECOGNIZING AND HONORING THE MANY POSITIVE AND SUSTAINABLE CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY PAT & B.J. MAGLEY THROUGH THEIR CREATION OF HEROES CAMP zPxea/., the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, acknowledges that in 1989, "...a tall lanky white -guy walked up to a group of South Bend street kids and offered a challenge. If any of them could beat him in a game of one -on -one, he'd buy them a brand new pair of sneakers of their choosing ... the next Saturday... more than 60 inner -city youth [were] waiting outside the gym, ready to school this scrub" in the 300 block of West Jefferson Boulevard in South Bend; and 0*11-,1a% not a single pair of sneakers had to be bought that day by Pat Magley. He took the time to start meaningful dialogues with these young men that day, where they talked and shared their feelings and ideas about "identity, leadership, conflict management, hygiene and respect"; and the idea and concept of Heroes Camp was born; and 24 -years later, Pat Magley, a basketball star at LaSalle High School and West Georgia College, and his wife BJ, now have four (4) gyms where well over 100,000 youth have enthusiastically participated in Heroes Camp. Pat has become a father figure to so many who do not have a father in their own lives; and you will hear him being called "Pops" and "Dad" by the youth participating at Heroes Camp; and �JxPah, the Common Council notes that Pat & BJ Magley have made positive impacts on a countless number youth, thanks to with their sincere and enduring dedication; with their passion being recognized by many - some of which include recognitions in 2013 by Governor Pence when they received the Torchbearer Award; in 2011when Governor Mitch Daniels presented them the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Chairman's Award & the Sam Jones Trailblazer Award; in 2011 when the Heart of the Irish Award was presented to them by the Notre Dame Women's Basketball Team; and the Drum Major Award presented by former South Bend Mayor Stephen J. Luecke; and yew, since 2007, Heroes Camp has operated at 4130 Hickory where they offer food, clothing, tutoring, counseling, recreation and free haircuts to 50 to 200 youth per day with youth coming from as far away as Gary, Detroit and Florida, in addition to the many youth from South Bend and the Michiana area; where they have partnered with Feed the Hungry, Sam's Club and many local restaurants in order to successfully and compassionately run this "family institution ". 3/;Gom &ltxetrilaa , by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: Section I. On behalf of the citizens of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council is proud to publicly recognize, honor and congratulate Pat & BJ Magley for their vision, dedication and passion in creating Heroes Camp, which is truly making a difference by providing a "fathering ministry" to so many youth and especially those from fatherless homes. Section II. The Council wishes Pat & BJ Magley & daughter Kelly continued success with Heroes Camp, www.heroescamp.com so it will grow in depth and numbers; continue to offer wisdom, and "the tools youth need to go out and live a life of faith and service ", all of which is "...rooted in spiritual principles and infused with a key ingredient all -to -often missing in today's society: love ". Section III . This Resolution shall be in full force f e om and after its adoption by the Council va and ro e Mayor. District D V sV' e-Prea 6t District