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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 2008
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<br />RESOLUTION NO. 3905-08 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON
<br /> COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
<br /> BEND, INDIANA PUBLICLY
<br /> COMMENDING AND HONORING
<br /> HOMETOWN HERO LEROY DIXON
<br /> FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE 2008
<br /> SUMMER OLYMPICS HELD IN
<br /> BEIJING, CHINA
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<br />Whereas, the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of
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<br />the XXIX Olympiad, took place in Beijing, People’s Republic of China from August 6
<br />through August 24, 2008; with a total of 10,500 athletes participating who represented
<br />204 nations in 302 events; and
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<br />Whereas, the United States of America was represented in the 2008 Summer
<br />Olympics by 596 athletes, one of which included our own hometown hero, Leroy Dixon;
<br />and
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<br />Whereas, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, is especially
<br />proud to recognize that on June 20, 1983, Leroy Dixon was born in South Bend to
<br />Sherlyn and Leroy Dixon, Sr., and graduated from LaSalle High School in 2002 where he
<br />lettered in track, basketball and football; and
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<br /> Whereas, Leroy Dixon went on to study at the Kansas City Community College
<br />and at the University of South Carolina, where he earned his first All-American
<br />certificate in the 2005 NCAA Outdoor Championships; and
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<br /> Whereas, in 2007, Leroy Dixon was the World Outdoor 4 x 100m gold medalist
<br />and earned a spot on the Team USA 4 x 100m relay pool for the 2007 World Outdoor
<br />Championships in Osaka, Japan, where he earned a gold medal by running the anchor leg
<br />for Team USA during the opening round of competition in Osaka and in the final,
<br />carrying the baton across the finish line and stopping the clocks in 37.78 seconds, which
<br />was the fastest time in the world in 2007; and
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<br /> Whereas, the Common Council acknowledges that the United States of America
<br />won 110 medals in this year’s Olympics with 36 being bronze, 38 being silver, and 36
<br />being gold; and is especially proud to further acknowledge that Leroy Dixon, as a
<br />member of the USA 4 x 100m Men’s Relay Team.
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<br />Now, Therefore, be it resolved, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
<br />Indiana, as follows:
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<br />Section I. On behalf of all of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the
<br />Common Council hereby publicly commends and honors our own hometown hero, Leroy
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<br />Dixon for his excellent work ethics, his dedication and discipline, and his superior
<br />athletic abilities as evidenced by participating in the Summer Olympics held in Beijing,
<br />China.
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<br />Section II. The South Bend Common Council is especially proud to recognize
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<br />and honor Leroy Dixonwho has brought the highest of honors to himself; his family and
<br />friends; and the City of South Bend, Indiana. The Common Council sincerely wishes
<br />Leroy Dixon continued success.
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<br /> Section III. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
<br />adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
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<br />s/Derek D. Dieter, 1 District s/Al “Buddy” Kirsits, At Large
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<br />s/Henry Davis, Jr., 2 District s/Timothy A. Rouse, At Large
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<br />s/Thomas LaFountain , 3 District s/Karen L. White, At-Large
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<br />s/Ann Puzzello, 4 District
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<br />s/Dr. David Varner, 5 District
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