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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 27, 2008 A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. Melissa Machowiak, 56830 Elmer, South Bend, Indiana, spoke in favor of this Resolution. She thanks Ms. Harman for her continued dedication to the children of the South Bend Community. Ms. Machowiak noted that she is a crossing guard. Ms. Carla Killelea, 17962 Sundrop Ct., Granger, Indiana, spoke in favor of this Resolution. She stated that she is the Principal at Warren Primary Center and is very proud to have Tania Harman as a teacher. She applauded her teaching style to meet the needs of each of her students especially those who are unfamiliar with the English language. Ms. Kathleen Miller, no address given, stated that she is honored to work with Tania at Warren Primary Center. She stated that Tania is an outstanding classroom teacher who is exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable, and skilled; and who inspires students and teachers. Tania Harman thanked the Council for this honor. She stated that her students came to this country seeking a better way of life, and she holds the key to that door and knowing those students is a powerful way to get to the heart of a lesson for each individual. There was no one else present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this Resolution. Councilmember Puzzello made a motion to adopt this Resolution by acclamation. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion which carried. RESOLUTION NO. 3912-08 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, PUBLICLY COMMENDING SKYLAR DIGGINS OF WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL FOR HER MANY ACADEMIC TALENTS AND FOR BEING SELECTED THE NATION’S NO 1 POINT GUARD IN THE 2009 CLASS Whereas, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, is proud to recognize that Skylar Diggins, a senior at Washington High School, who has a 3.87 GPA; is a member of the National Honor Society; is ranked in the top ten (10) in her high school class; and volunteers with youth groups at the Martin Luther King Recreation Center; and Whereas, the Common Council recognizes that Skylar Diggins is ranked No. 1 in the nation in the 2009 class by ESPN HoopGurlz, and as a point guard for the South Bend Washington Lady Panthers Basketball Team is known as “one of the most savvy players on the court…and an incredible competitor..”, and Whereas, Skylar Diggins stands 5’9” and “…being left handed really gives defenses fits”, & as a proficient 3-point shooter has excellent range a few feet behind the arc, along with her pull-up jumper. Skylar was named to the AP All-State Girls Basketball Team for the 2007-2008 season; as a sophomore in 2006 played in the City Securities Hall of Fame Classic & was named to the AAU National All-American Team; and Whereas, Skylar Diggins was named the “Burger King Outstanding Student Athlete of the Week” in February of this year; and was named the 2008 Gatorade Indiana Girls Basketball Player of the Year which recognizes “outstanding athletic excellence as well as academic achievement and exemplary character: with Skylar leading the Lady 3