10-14-13 Common Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 14, 2013 Whereas, the Saint Mary Parish members & religious leaders have become notable luminaries on many public issues from when they petitioned the City of South Bend in 1916 to establish Washington School so that the many children of their Parishioners would be properly educated, to their work today of preserving this historic neighborhood; and Whereas, the Saint Mary Parish members continue today, in the proud tradition of its founders, through their many outreach programs which include Annual Food Drives; hosting community meetings and meetings for many civic organizations; hosting neighborhood block parties & community events; co-organized the Oliver Gateway Neighborhood Association in 2000; participated in the application process for South Bend’s first Weed and Seed Program in 2001; and actively participated in Weed and Seed Programs until 2008, through board membership, hosting meetings, participating in sustainability efforts and having Father Charles Zawistowski serve as Chairperson for two (2) years; and Whereas, today the Saint Mary Parish is part of the National Catholic Church (PNCC) which has 120 parishes throughout America which is a non-Papal Catholic alternative which places people first through their ministry. Now, Therefore, be it resolved, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: th Section I. The South Bend Common Council proudly recognizes the 100 Anniversary Celebration of the Saint Mary Parish, which began yesterday with the solemnity of the Christian Family at a Mass of Thanksgiving concelebrated by Prime Bishop Mikovsky with Bishop Bilinski and regional clergy, and continues publicly today. Section II. The Common Council congratulates Father Charles Zawistowski who has been the Pastor of the Saint Mary Parish since 1994, who is a third generation Priest of the PNCC, and his father, the late Bishop Joseph C. Zawistowski serving the Church for fifty-three (53) years, and his grandfather, the Very Reverend Joseph L. Zawistowski serving the Church for fifty-two (52) years who collectively through their Parish enrich this part of our great City. Section III. The South Bend Common Council applauds the members and officials of the Saint Mary Parish on this momentous occasion as we celebrate with you 100 years of continually striving to meet the religious and social needs of its Parishioners, its historic neighborhood; and may you continue to positively contribute to the richness of the City of South Bend in your outreach programs which benefit the well-being of our entire community for generations to come. 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. stth s/Tim Scott, 1 District s/Oliver J. Davis, 6 District nd s/Henry Davis, Jr., 2 District s/Derek D. Dieter, At Large rd s/Valerie Schey, 3 District s/Gavin Ferlic, At Large th s/Dr. Fred Ferlic, 4 District s/Karen L. White, At Large th Dr. David Varner, 5 District Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Attorney Attest: Approved this 18th day of October, 2013 s/John Voorde, City Clerk s/Pete Buttigieg, Mayor of South Bend ANNOUNCEMENT: REPRESENTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION WILL BE CHIEF OF STAFF KATHRYN ROOS REPORTS OF CITY OFFICES There were no reports of City Office at this time. 2