04-29-85 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR _MEETING APRIL _29.1..1.9.85 _ k /s/ John Voorde Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Serge read the resolution and presented it to the Ferrettie family. Council Member Braboy made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1279 -85 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING ALL TEACHERS OF THE SOUTH BEND COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION FOR THE VITAL ROLE THEY PLAY IN PUBLIC EDUCATION AND DESIGNATING MAY 8, 1985, AS TEACH DAY U.S.A. AND MAY 5TH THROUGH MAY 11TH AS NATIONAL TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK. WHEREAS, in May the role of teachers in the United States will be recognized by proclamations and resolutions at the National, State and local levels; and WHEREAS, America's greatest strength has been an educated citizenry; and WHEREAS, much of the progress made in America is due to our system of free and universal public education for all persons with the classroom teacher being at the very foundation; and i WHEREAS, the South Bend Common Council recognizes the essential role of teachers in our educational system where the classroom teacher is challenged daily to reach out to every student and provide the assistance and guidance necessary for full intellectual development; and WHEREAS, the Common Council recognizes the essential role of the classroom teacher is challenged daily to reach out to every student and provide the assistance and guidance necessary for full intellectual development; and WHEREAS, the Common Council recognizes the essential role of the classroom teacher and sees it as a key to the intellectual and occupational preparation of all of our citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The South Bend Common Council recognizes the vital role that teachers have in public education in America and publicly recognize the dedication and contributions of the classroom teacher. SECTION II. The Council commends all teachers of the South Bend Community School Corporation for their many contributions to our educational system, and in recognition thereof declares May 8, 1985, as Teacher Day U.S.A. in South Bend, Indiana, and further declares May 5 through May 11th as National Teacher Appreciation Week in South Bend, Indiana. SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Joseph T. Serge /s/ Ann B. Puzzello Member of the Common Council Member of the Common Council /s/ Eugenia Braboy /s /Robert G. Taylor Member of the Common Council Member of the Common Council /s/ Beverlie J. Beck /s/ Thomas Zakrzewsk Member of the Common Council Member of the Common /s/ Beverly D. Crone Member of the Common /s/ Al B. Paszek Member of the Common /s/ John Voorde Member of the Common L_ Co1h ci Council Council Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Beck read the resolution and presented it to Anna Pappas, president of the NEA. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. s REPORTS Council Member Zakrzewski indicated that the Public Works Committee would meet Thursday, May 2 to discuss the Ethnol Plant. f Council Member Voorde indicated that -the- Zoning and Vacation Committee had met on Bill No. 14 -85 and recommended it favorable...