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Oliver J. Davis <br />President <br />Derek D. Dieter <br />Vice - President <br />Valerie Schey <br />Chairperson, Committee <br />of the Whole <br />Tim Scott <br />First District <br />Henry Davis, Jr. <br />Second District <br />Valerie Schey <br />Third District <br />Fred Ferlic <br />Fourth District <br />David Varner <br />Fifth District <br />Oliver J. Davis <br />Sixth District <br />Derek D. Dieter <br />At Large <br />Gavin Ferlic <br />At Large <br />City of South Bend <br />Common Council <br />441 County-City Building • 227 W. Jefferson Blvd <br />South Bend, Indiana 46601 -1830 <br />October 22, 2014 <br />Colleagues: <br />(574) 235 -9321 <br />Fax (574) 235 -9173 <br />http: //w .southbmdin.gov <br />As a true reflection of our county's history it is an honor to publicly recognize the <br />contributions of our Native American ancestors and to also acknowledge their <br />countless contributions to our American Society. There has been a progressive <br />change in the way the Native American culture has been viewed over the past <br />year with Columbus Day being changed to 'Indigenous People Day' in <br />communities such as Minneapolis, Minnesota and Seattle, Washington. <br />It is only right that our community follows the same progression to add <br />'Indigenous People Day' to our calendar in place of Columbus Day and ask all <br />businesses and governmental entities to do the same. We need to give honor to <br />those who have come before us and have also paved the way for many. This <br />resolution will not only honor the true legacy of our county's heritage but show <br />the entire world that South Bend is truly the All American City that it proclaims <br />to be. <br />I hope that you will see this important change in name as I see it and thank you <br />for your support. <br />Karen L. White I sere <br />At Large <br />Councilman Henry Davis, Jr. <br />