05-13-13 Common Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MAY 13, 2013 There was no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this Resolution. FOP #36 President Dan Demler thanked the Council for this Resolution. Councilmember Varner made a motion to adopt this Resolution by acclamation. Councilmember White seconded the motion which carried. RESOLUTION NO. 4258-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, RECOGNIZING THE MANY POSITIVE OUTREACH PROGRAMS OF MAMAS TH AGAINST VIOLENCE ON THE 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY Whereas, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, acknowledges that in 2003, Bobbi Woods founded Mamas Against Violence in South Bend after her own son was lost in a senseless act of violence in the downtown; and Whereas, today, Mamas Against Violence continues to dedicate itself to their core beliefs that “concern for one another and concern for our community will help turn pain into compassion”; thanks to the hard work and dedication of Ruth Reese, Bobbi Woods and many others, and Whereas, some of the many positive outreach programs & events which Mamas Against Violence has provided include: hosting a radio outreach program “Getting Through the Holidays” which offers prayer , encouragement & support; Mamas Against Violence annual community walk and remembrance celebration where people gather to remember those lost too soon to violence & where persons are encourage to wear red to represent “…the love that’s going to be spread…”; holds discussion groups & film screenings such as the one held at the Leighton Senior Center when American Blackout was shown; sponsors grief workshops; hosts workshops for school children; & participates in the Center for Women’s Intercultural Leadership Program at Saint Mary’s College – just to name a few; and Whereas, for the past ten (10) years, Mamas Against Violence has compassionately worked through so many dedicated mothers to “empower women to create lasting change in the community by ending the cycle of violence and healing their own grief” to those who have lost their sons to street violence ; and Whereas, Mamas Against Violence continually reaches out to help remind individuals that they are not alone and how important it is to curb violence; with their general business meetings being held the second Saturday of the month in the Colfax Cultural Center. Now, Therefore, be it resolved, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: Section I. On behalf of the citizens of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council is proud to publicly honor and congratulate all of the members of Mamas Against Violence as they celebrate their 10th Anniversary of providing positive awareness and outreach programs throughout our City. Section II. The Common Council recognizes that Mamas Against Violence received the Community Service Award last year from the South Bend Community Hall of Fame; and the Council believes that the tireless efforts and dedication of this organization is truly commendable. 3