06-23-03 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 23, 2003 Section I. On behalf of the citizens of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council hereby publicly welcomes the Delegation from Arzberg, Germany and offers its best wishes for an enjoyable and successful visit to South Bend. Section II. The Common Council wishes to now thank the Delegation for coming to South Bend to further strengthen the ties between our two cities. Section III. The Common Council hereby publicly pledges to uphold this relationship and to continue this bond of family in the years to come. Section IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. s /James Aranowski, First District s /Ervin Kuspa, Sixth District s /Charlotte Pfeifer, Second District s /Sean Coleman, At Large s/Roland Kelly, Third District s /Al `Buddy" Kirsits, At Large s /Karl King, Fourth District s/Karen L. White, At Large s/ David Varner, Fifth District Common Council President s/Kathleen Cekanski - Farrand, Council Attorney Attest: s /Loretta J. Duda, City Clerk s /Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor Councilmember Jim Aranowski, 2229 Pine Creek Court, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this Resolution by reading it in its entirety and presenting it to the delegation from Arzberg. Councilmember Aranowski was joined at the podium by Mayor Stephen Luecke, members of the delegation from Arzberg, Germany and Dr. Gabrielle Robinson who interpreted for the delegation. Mayor Luecke welcomed the delegation which included the Mayor and fellow citizens. He stated that South Bend is proud of its heritage and the many different places that its citizens come from but in particular he is pleased to re- establish the bond with Arzberg who sent to South Bend many founding families that have been important to the growth and history of South Bend. Mr. Winfried Geppert, Mayor, Arzberg, Germany, thanked the Council for the wonderful reception and stated that he is proud to be present at the Common Council meeting because he very much admires the American system of democracy. He stated that he is also very pleased to see so many young people in the audience. He indicated that he hopes that the connection between the two (2) cities will continue and grow. Mayor Geppert thanked the Council for the Resolution and presented to Council President White a china plate. Dr. Robinson informed the Council that Arzberg, Germany is one of the foremost china manufactures in Germany. The plate read " Arzberg citizens meet friends in South Bend, June 2003." President White stated that she was pleased to accept the piece of china on behalf of the Common Council. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this i