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REGULAR MEETING
<br />JANUARY 24, 2000
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 2829 -00 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
<br />CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CONGRATULATING
<br />THE SOUTH BEND HOUSING AUTHORITY IMPALA
<br />SOCCER TEAMS SPONSORED BY C.O.P.E.
<br />WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, proudly
<br />acknowledged that the former Police ChiefRon Marciniak helped start the IMPALA Soccer program
<br />which today enjoys the instrumental support from Trell Wechter; Dan Payne, Jim Tallman, Paul
<br />Dibemardo, Jim Kinder, Pat McGraw, Sandy Brooke, Tim Roemer, and Derek D. Dieter, COPE
<br />Coordinator; and
<br />WHEREAS, IMPALA is an acronym for "Implementing Maturity, Positivity, Athleticism,
<br />Leadership and Attitude with the teams being coached by officers from the South Bend Police
<br />Department who work for the Citizens Oriented Police Enforcement (COPE) program; and
<br />WHEREAS, the IMPALA Soccer Team began under the leadership of the late Alonzo
<br />Watson on October 21, 1983, with a 4 -1 win over Stanley Clark School, and since that time have
<br />posted a 352- 126 -12 record which reflects a .742 winning percentage; and
<br />WHEREAS, the IMPALA Soccer Teams have won 21 League titles, 20 area championships,
<br />and are examples of positive police - youth- resident interaction; and
<br />WHEREAS, on January 15, 2000, the South Bend Housing Authority IMPALA Soccer Team
<br />played its 500 'h game, and is today recognized by the Indiana Youth Soccer Association as a model
<br />program for Soccer Start in the State of Indiana.
<br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
<br />OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS:
<br />SECTION I. On behalf of all of the residents of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the South
<br />Bend Common Council congratulates all of the many, many police officers, coaches and staff, public
<br />officials and concerned citizens who have dedicated their time and talents to the ongoing success of
<br />the SOUTH BEND HOUSING AUTHORITY IMPALA SOCCER TEAMS and for providing
<br />opportunities for the youth of our community to become involved in activities which emphasize
<br />"Implementing Maturity, Positivity, Athleticism, Leadership and Attitude."
<br />SECTION II. The City of South Bend recognizes that thirteen (13) soccer players have gone
<br />on to play for their high school teams, four (4) players made the Junior Irish Travel teams, five (5)
<br />players made the Olympic Development teams, and one (1) player was able to attend Bethel College
<br />because of his involvement in IMPALA soccer.
<br />SECTION III. The Common Council further recognizes that over 300 youth have
<br />participated and played in area leagues such as the Michiana Soccer Association, Soccer Zone,
<br />Turners, Elkhart Soccer and teams have traveled to Denver, Colorado twice for NIKE 3 and three
<br />(3) national tournaments; and the Council wishes each of the IMPALA soccer players continued
<br />success as each of them continue to be role models for their peers, both on and off the soccer field.
<br />SECTION W. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption
<br />by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
<br />s /James Aranowski, First District s/David A. Varner, Fifth District
<br />s /Charlotte Pfeifer, Second District s /Andrew Ujdak, Sixth District
<br />s/Roland Kelly, Third District s /Sean Coleman, At Large
<br />s/Karl King, Fourth District s /Al "Buddy" Kirsits, At Large
<br />s/Karen L. White, At Large
<br />ATTEST: s /Loretta J. Duda, City Clerk
<br />s/Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand, Council Attorney
<br />s /Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor
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