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REGULAR MEETING
<br />SEPTEMBER 8. 1997
<br />officer became a Field Training Officer on the South Bend Police
<br />Department and utilized his sense of fairness, educational
<br />background, law enforcement training, keen sense of humor, and
<br />outgoing personality in educating new police officers on
<br />procedures and law enforcement techniques; and
<br />Whereas, Corporal Paul Richard Deguch will always be
<br />remembered for his infectious smile, his sincere and boundless
<br />energy, compassion and caring for others, his dedication an
<br />professionalism as a "Cop's Cop ", and to those who knew him best,
<br />he will live on in their lives as "Guch ", "Coach ", "Paulie",
<br />husband, son, brother. partner, friend and Dad.
<br />Now, therefore, be it ordained by the Common Council of the
<br />City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows:
<br />Section I. On behalf of all of the citizens of the City of
<br />South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council hereby publicly
<br />commemorates and honors the life of Corporal Paul Richard Deguch
<br />and hereby rededicates its commitment to carry forward the basic
<br />moral virtues which this young Policy Officer exemplified each
<br />day as a caring public servant, who truly thirsted for justice by
<br />touching others with genuine compassion, kindness and respect.
<br />Section II. The spirit of Corporal Paul Richard Deguch has
<br />shaken and reawakened the basic moral fiber of the heart of our
<br />community; and to this end, the South Bend Common Council
<br />publicly commits its energy to continuing to focus our community
<br />on the values for which he will be remembered into perpetuity.
<br />Section III. To the entire Deguch Family and the countless
<br />friends of Corporal Paul Richard Deguch, we say Dzienkuje from
<br />the bottom of our hearts for sharing Paul with us.
<br />Section IV. This resolution shall be in full force and
<br />effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and
<br />approval by the Mayor.
<br />James Aranowski, First District
<br />. a tte e- r econd District
<br />Roland Kelly, Third bistrict
<br />John Broden, Fourth District
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<br />Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand, Council
<br />David Varner, Fifth District
<br />Andrew Ujdak, Sixth District
<br />Sean Coleman, At Large
<br />John Hosinski, At Large
<br />Rod Sniadecki, At Large
<br />Steve Luecke, Mayor
<br />Attorney
<br />A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time.
<br />Council Member Pfeifer made the presentation for the resolution.
<br />She read the resolution. Chief Gunn thanked the Council.Members
<br />and citizens for the outpouring of concern and sympathy, as well
<br />as help., for Cpt. Deguch's family in this tragic time, it will
<br />always be remembered. Tom Leszcz, Police Department, spoke about
<br />Cpl. Deguch and how this tragedy has brought the community
<br />together. All Council Members reflected on their memories and
<br />knowledge of Cpt. Deguch as a policeman, for some as a friend,
<br />and his dedication to duty, his family and the community. His
<br />father, Richard Deguch, thanked the Council for everything they
<br />have done for the family. Council Member Pfeifer read the oath
<br />Cpt. Deguch took on November 23, 1992. A copy of the oath, as
<br />well as a framed copy of the resolution, was presented to his
<br />wife, parents and sister. Council Member Varner made a motion to
<br />adopt the resolution by acclamation, seconded by Council Member
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