Resolution Declaring June 1, 1999 as "Stand for Children Day in South Bend, Indiana"

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Itt- alutiou lto. 1131-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, DECLARING JUNE 1, 1999, AS 'OUbtrtas, the South Bend Common Council notes that June 1, 1999, will be a national day of commitment which recognizes the many partnerships between private citizens, businesses and governmental officials which support the concept that all children should have the opportunity to grow up healthy, educated and safe; and Wbtrtss, the cities of South Bend and Mishawaka will commemorate this day with a "Stand for Children Day Rally" on June 1, 1999 from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the College Football Hall of Fame in downtown South Bend; and 'IIUW00, Rosey Grier, a dedicated child advocate and former pro football player will be the keynote speaker at this event; and 91Ut 3WO, the Common Council commits itself to the underlying purposes of the "Stand for Children Day" which include creating awareness of the importance of meaningful preschool and after school programs and supporting parents in their endeavors and personal commitments to prepare their children for learning and the opportunities to succeed. X081, Ztjtrt 0rt, Vt Tt 80aillO by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: Section I. On behalf of all of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council hereby publicly declares Tuesday, June 1, 1999, as "STAND FOR CHILDREN DAY" in South Bend, Indiana. Section 11, The Common Council commends parents and the many individuals in public and private organizations and agencies who commit themselves on a daily basis to prepare children for learning and the opportunities to succeed. Section III. The Common Council urges all residents of our community to become involved every day, but especially on this day of celebration and commitment to "stand for children "; and as Rosie Grier stated "Bring your lunch, friends and coworkers and join us at the gridiron" on June 1, 1999. Section W. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. James Aranowski, First District Charlotte Pfeifer, Second District Roland Kelly, Third District Karl King, Fourth District David A. Varner, Fifth District 2(tttot: Andrew Ujdak Sixth District Sean Coleman, At Large John Hosinski, At Large Rod Sniadecki, At Large Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor City of South Bend, Indiana Loretta Duda, City Clerk Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand Council Attorney