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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 09, 2015 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Whereas <br />, <br /> when Cindy Ward first launched her journalism career, President Gerald Ford was <br />in the White House, Otis R. Bowen was Governor of Indiana, Jerry J. Miller was Mayor of the <br />City of South Bend, Roger O. Parent was Common Council President, and Reverend Theodore M. <br />Hesburgh, C.S.C. was President of the University of Notre Dame; and <br /> <br />Whereas <br />, <br /> over the years, Cindy Ward stressed to always remember the why behind a news <br />report by asking hard questions so long as they were fair, with this eventually earning her the title <br />of “consummate professional” which is so reflective of her authentic work ethic she began <br />developing in her hometown of Pittsburgh; and <br /> <br />Whereas <br />, <br /> Cindy was a critical and indispensable member of a team effort when producing <br />the news on a daily basis, who had the confidence to acknowledge an occasional “blooper” and <br />always connected with the viewing public because of her honesty, integrity and radiant smile; and <br /> <br />, <br />Whereas <br /> the Common Council especially appreciates how Cindy Ward truly cares about <br />our community which has been reflected over the decades in her thousands of broadcasts which <br />won the respect and large following of the South Bend and greater Michiana communities. <br /> <br /> <br />Now, Therefore, be it resolved, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: <br /> <br />Section I. On behalf of all of the residents of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council <br />Cindy Ward <br />is extremely proud to publicly honor and commend for an outstanding journalism career. <br />Cindy Ward <br /> earned the respect of our community by being truthful and trustworthy and who truly made a <br />very positive impact by having the unique ability to connect in so many special ways with the television <br />viewers of WSBT 22 <br /> <br />Cindy <br />Section II. The Common Council believes that the character and dedication of persons like <br />Ward <br /> enhance our community. As a gifted and genuine role model, who sought excellence throughout her <br />journalism career, Cindy will always be remembered as a trustworthy journalist whose caring attitude <br />makes her so special to so many. <br /> <br />Section III. The Common Council sincerely hopes that Cindy will now have more time to create <br />exciting new memories with her husband Bob, her family and friends, and especially her four young <br />grandchildren, as she begins to write a new chapter in her life. Congratulations Cindy! <br /> <br />Section IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the <br />Common Council and approval by the Mayor. <br /> <br />stth <br />Tim Scott, 1 District Oliver J. Davis, 6 District <br /> <br />nd <br />Henry Davis, Jr., 2 District Derek D. Dieter, At Large <br /> <br />rd <br />Valerie Schey, 3 District Gavin Ferlic, At Large <br /> <br />th <br />Dr. Fred Ferlic, 4 District Karen L. White, At Large <br /> <br />th <br />Dr. David Varner, 5 District KathleenCekanski Farrand, Council Attorney <br /> <br />Approved this __ day of March, <br />Attest: <br /> <br />2015. <br /> <br /> _ <br /> <br />_____________________________________ <br />Office of the City Clerk Pete Buttigieg, Mayor of South Bend <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />2 <br /> <br /> <br />