Honoring Transpo Operator Cheryl Moore for Her Acts of Heroism

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.aO�.iH.9F RESOLUTION NO. J 3 Sb — o7% A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, PUBLICLY COMMENDING AND HONORING TRANSPO OPERATOR CHERYL MOORE FOR HER ACTS OF HEROISM IN RESCUING A YOUNG CHILD the Common Council notes that the South Bend Public Transportation Corporation, commonly known as TRANSPO, is our municipal bus system which serves South Bend, Mishawaka, Roseland, area colleges and universities, and the airport. TRANSPO provides vital transportation services which connect many individuals with employment, health services, and entertainment opportunities; and the Common Council further notes that TRANSPO's "Mission Statement" is "...to provide safe, reliable, convenient and comfortable transportation services in a manner that utilizes the efforts of our professional team, achieves a high standard of quality, delivers service using cost - effective approaches and meets our commitment to both our customer's needs and the environment "; and CA6,.� the Common Council recognizes that some of TRANSPO's "Core Values" include: "serving our community above all else; aspiring to excellence; and demonstrating integrity and professionalism" were recently on full display and were exhibited through the recent and heroic acts of TRANSPO Operator Cheryl Moore; and CXAK;m, on February 18, 2014, Cheryl Moore was driving her TRANSPO bus route when she notice a young girl wandering in the street. Cheryl immediately stopped her bus and took this young child, who was crying, wet and cold onto the bus and called for assistance. Cheryl then provided her with warmth, a caring attitude, kindness, and some food and drink while they awaited assistance from the South Bend Police Department. Section I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, publicly commends and honors CHERYL MOORE for her heroic acts of rescuing a 6 -year old student who had wandered away from Monroe Primary Center, and for providing prompt help and caring assistance when she rescued this little girl from what could have been a tragic outcome. Section II. The South Bend Common Council believes that special heroes like CHERYL MOORE, was in the right place at the right time. Cheryl is commended for providing caring and immediate positive action to ensure the safety on this young I" grade student, so that she cooaalld be reun' fely with her family. This Resolution shall be in full force and Mayor. Jr., Valerie Schey, 3'" District Dr. Ere rlic, 4' District C ad A. Varner, 5" District V Jotrde, City Clerk by the Council Derek D. Dieter, At Large; Vice - President 2A, Gavin F ic, At Large aren L. White, At Large Kathleen Cekanski - Farrand, Council Attorney ark Neal, Deputy Mayor of South Bend