Honoring Cindy Ward for Nearly 30 Years of Excellence as a New Anchor at WSBT 22

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-�ourx et, Y\ 'fYlt 14 - RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, PUBLICLY THANKING AND HONORING CINDY WARD FOR NEARLY 30 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE AS A NEWS ANCHOR AT WSBT 22 AND FOR A MOST NOTABLE 40 -YEAR JOURNALISM CAREER Xezne, since the fatherly advice she received after graduating with an English degree from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, Cindy Ward has always set the bar high for her own journalism career; and when Cindy Ward first launched her journalism career, President Gerald Ford was in the White House, Otis R. Bowen was Governor of Indiana, Jerry J. Miller was Mayor of the City of South Bend, Roger O. Parent was Common Council President, and Reverend Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C. was President of the University of Notre Dame; and c, over the years, Cindy Ward stressed to always remember the why behind a news report by asking hard questions so long as they were fair, with this eventually earning her the title of "consummate professional" which is so reflective of her authentic work ethic she began developing in her hometown of Pittsburgh; and Cindy was a critical and indispensable member of a team effort when producing the news on a daily basis, who had the confidence to acknowledge an occasional "blooper" and always connected with the viewing public because of her honesty, integrity and radiant smile; and CACmza, the Common Council especially appreciates how Cindy Ward truly cares about our community which has been reflected over the decades in her thousands of broadcasts which won the respect and large following of the South Bend and greater Michiana communities. i i . i i. .a i s i i V i i Vi � i V i i f%i a �• . i i i i i. i� .. Section I. On behalf of all of the residents of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council is extremely proud to publicly honor and commend Cindy Ward for an outstanding journalism career. Cindy Ward earned the respect of our community by being truthful and trustworthy and who truly made a very positive impact by having the unique ability to connect in so many special ways with the television viewers of W SBT 22 Section II. The Common Council believes that the character and dedication of persons like Cindy Ward enhance our community. As a gifted and genuine role model, who sought excellence throughout her journalism career, Cindy will always be remembered as a trustworthy journalist whose caring attitude makes her so special to so many. Section III. The Common Council sincerely hopes that Cindy will now have more time to create exciting new memories with her husband Bob, her family and friends, and especially her four young grandchildren, as she begins to write a new chapter in her life. Congratulations Cindy! Section This Resolution shall be in full force s an approval by the yor. Tifit&Qot1w1n District Jr., Valerie Schey, 3`° District Dr. Fred Ferlic,,44ch District r. David Varner, 5" District At Large Karen L. White, At Lar e Kat Teen Cekanski Fanand, Council Attorney .ouncil