06-26-00 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 26, 2000 WHEREAS, some of the many accomplishments during Dr. Calvin's superintendency include: implementing a JROTC program at the high school level, creating an alternative school at Hamilton, incorporating social workers at the secondary and elementary levels; and emphasizing and establishing new and innovative community partnerships and outreach programs throughout the city. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS: Section I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, hereby publicly commends and honors Dr. Virginia Calvin for her seven (7) years of dedicated service as the South Bend Community School Corporation Superintendent. Section II. In recognition of the many contributions made to our community by Dr. Virginia Calvin, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, hereby declares the week of June 26, 2000, as "Dr. Virginia Calvin Appreciation Week." Section III. The Common Council wishes Dr. Calvin and her entire family a life filled with positive challenges and opportunities, and hopes that she will remain an active and vital voice in our community for 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 /Charlotte Pfeifer, Second District s/Roland Kelly, Third District s/Karl King, Fourth District s/David A. Varner, Fifth District s /Andrew Ujdak, Sixth District s /Sean Coleman, At Large s /Al `Buddy" Kirsits, At Large s/Karen L. White, At Large ATTEST: s/Loretta J. Duda, City Clerk s/Kathleen Cekanski - Farrand, Council Attorney s /Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor Councilmember White made the presentation for this Resolution. Councilmember White read the Resolution in its entirety and presented it to Dr. Virginia Calvin along with her thanks and best wishes for the future. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. There was no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this Resolution. Councilmembers Kelly, Aranowski, King, Varner, Ujdak, Coleman, Kirsits and Pfeifer each addressed Dr. Calvin and thanked her for her years of service to the community. Dr. Calvin thanked the members of the Council for this Resolution. Councilmember King made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion which carried by acclamation.