05-24-99 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MAY 24, 1999 WHEREAS, the Common Council commits itself to the underlying purposes of the "Stand for Children Day" which include creating awareness of the importance of meaningful preschool and after school programs and supporting parents in their endeavors and personal commitments to prepare their children for learning and the opportunities to succeed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED 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 declares Tuesday, June 1, 1999, as "STAND FOR CHILDREN DAY" in South Bend, Indiana. Section II. The Common Council commends parents and the many individuals in public and private organizations and agencies who commit themselves on a daily basis to prepare children for learning and the opportunities to succeed. Section III. The Common Council urges all residents of our community to become involved every day, but especially on this day of celebration and commitment to "stand for children "; and as Rosie Grier stated "Bring your lunch, friends and coworkers and join us at the gridiron" on June 1, 1999. 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 /John Hosinski, At Large s/Rod Sniadecki, At Large s /Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor ATTEST: s/Loretta J. Duda, City Clerk s/Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand, Council Attorney Council President Coleman made the presentation for this Resolution. President Coleman read the Resolution and presented a copy to Ms. Johnnye Gibbs, Director of Head Start. Ms. Gibbs thanked the Council for this Resolution and advised that there will be fifteen hundred (1,500) events taking place all over the nation for this cause and she is proud that South Bend will be a part of that effort by hosting a rally on June 1, 1999. A Public Hearing was held on this Resolution. There being no one present wishing to speak either in favor of or in opposition to this Resolution, Councilmember Kelly made a motion to adopt this Resolution by acclamation. Councilmember King seconded the motion which carried by a acclamation voice vote of nine (9) ayes. RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:10 p.m. Councilmember Kelly made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Hosinski seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Chairman Pfeifer presiding.