09-23-13 Common Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 Mr. Haley thanked the Council for this honor. Additionally, Councilmembers, Scott, Henry Davis, Schey, Dr. Fred Ferlic, Varner, Oliver Davis, Gavin Ferlic and White offered comments and wished Mr. Haley and his family continued success. There was no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this Resolution. Councilmember Dieter made a motion to adopt this Resolution by acclamation. Councilmember Scott seconded the motion which carried. RESOLUTION NO. 4284-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, REMEMBERING THE LATE SEABE GAVIN, SR. AND THE CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY HIM TO OUR COMMUNITY Whereas, the South Bend Common Council recognizes that the City of South Bend, Indiana has a rich history which so many of our residents have contributed to over many generations; and Whereas, in the early 1930s, a 17-year old outfielder-pitcher, Seabe Gavin, was making a name for himself on the baseball diamond when he played locally with the Monarch Athletic Club managed by Harold E. Smith, and on the South Bend Central High School team coached by Elmer Burnham; and Whereas, Seabe Gavin was known on the Monarchs as a “speedy outfielder” and when he pitched he was known for striking out many more batters than there were innings; for throwing out runners at home plate and for the many home runs he launched; and Whereas, Seabe Gavin is remembered for singlehandedly leading the South Bend Central High School baseball team to the Eastern Division Northern Indiana Championship with a three homer and seven runs batted in to defeat LaPorte High school by a score of 10-3; and was awarded all top offensive honors, and named overall Conference MVP; and is additionally remembered as a very gifted Central Bears football player who became an All-Conference standout; and Whereas, Seabe Gavin is also remembered for his pitching talents when he scattered five hits and struck out 18 batters for the Monarch Athletic Club during the St. Joseph Valley Semi- Pro Tournament against the Ball Band Team of Mishawaka which earned him the title by the news media as the “Flashy Monarch Twirler”; as well as for the rich legacy which he passed on to his talented family members. Now, Therefore, be it resolved, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, , Indianaas follows: Section I. Upon the 28th anniversary of passing of Seabe Gavin, Sr., the South Bend Common Council is proud to recognize that the many talents and contributions made by him during his academic studies at South Bend Central High School and for the Monarch Athletic Club Section II. The Common Council notes that our City is a better place today because of people like Seabe Gavin, Sr. who dedicated themselves to excellence and inspired others by the rich legacy he left behind. 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. 4