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Resolution No.
<br />A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
<br />INDIANA, CONGRATULATING THE SOUTH BEND HOUSING AUTHORITY
<br />IMPALA SOCCER TEAMS SPONSORED BY C.O.P.E.
<br />'lIiVhCV09, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, proudly
<br />acknowledges that former Police Chief Ron Marcimak helped start the IMPALA Soccer
<br />program which today enjoys the instrumental support from Trell Wechter, Dan Payne, Jim
<br />Tallman, Paul Dibernardo, Jim Linder, Pat McGraw, Sandy Brooke, Tim Roemer, and
<br />Derek D. Dieter, COPE Coordinator; and
<br />'Q btVtOO, IMPALA is an acronym for "Implementing Maturity, Positivity,
<br />Athleticism, Leadership and Attitude" with the teams being coached by officers from the
<br />South Bend Police Department who work for the Citizens Oriented Police Enforcement
<br />(COPE) program; and
<br />VW 00, the IMPALA Soccer Team began under the leadership of the late Alonzo
<br />Watson on October 21, 1983, with a 4 -1 win over Stanley Clark School, and since that
<br />time have posted a 352 - 126 -12 record which reflects a .742 winning percentage; and
<br />9W1ZA0, the IMPALA Soccer Teams have won 21 League title, 20 area
<br />championships, and are examples of positive police - youth - resident interaction; and
<br />V b9V449, on January 15, 2000, the South Bend Housing Authority IMPALA Soccer
<br />Team played its 500th game, and is today recognized by the Indiana Youth Soccer
<br />Association as a model program for Soccer Start in the State of Indiana.
<br />Ad), - 9him£ort, bt it rtgolbtb by the Common Council of tbt Citg of
<br />60UM Vtub, Mina, ss £olloins:
<br />69tti0n I: On behalf of all of the residents of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the
<br />South Bend Common Council congratulates all of the many, many police officers, coaches
<br />and staff, public officials and concerned citizens who have dedicated their time and talents
<br />to the ongoing success of the SOUTH BEND HOUSING AUTHORITY IMPALA
<br />SOCCER TEAMS and for providing opportunities for the youth of our community to
<br />become involved in activities which emphasize "Implementing Maturity, Positivity,
<br />Athleticism, Leadership and Attitude ".
<br />�SZtti011 II: The City of South Bend recognizes that thirteen (13) soccer players have
<br />gone on to play for their high school teams, four (4) players made the Junior Irish Travel
<br />teams, five (5) players made the Olympic Development teams, and one (1) player was able
<br />to attend Bethel College because of his involvement in IMPALA soccer.
<br />�RZUOn III: The Common Council further recognizes that over 300 youth have
<br />participated and played in area leagues such as the Michiana Soccer Association, Soccer
<br />Zone, Turners, Elkhart Soccer and teams have traveled to Denver, Colorado twice for
<br />NIKE 3 and three (3) national tournaments; and the Council wishes each of the IMPALA
<br />soccer players continued success as each of them continue to be role models for their peers,
<br />both on and off the soccer field.
<br />gttti0n IV: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
<br />adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
<br />James Aranowski, First District
<br />Charlotte Pfeifer Second Dnc
<br />Roland Kelly, Third District
<br />Karl King, Fourth District
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<br />Loretta J. Duda, City Clerk
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<br />PRESENTED Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand, Council Attorney
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<br />NOT APPROVED
<br />ADOPTW [•zy -Ob
<br />David A. Varner, Fifth District
<br />Andrew Ujdak, Sixth District
<br />Sean Coleman, At -Large
<br />Al "Buddy" Kirsits, At -Large
<br />Karen L. White, At -Large
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<br />JAN
<br />0 1999
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