Honoring Kellirae Boann as Executive Director of the Music Village

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,4ot TN e,,, o" " "" RESOLUTION NO. 4466-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA PUBLICLY HONORING AND THANKING KELLIRAE BOANN FOR THE MANY CONTRIBUTIONS SHE IIAS MADE TO OUR COMMUNITY AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE MUSIC VILLAGE the South Bend Common Council notes that The Music Village, a community musical arts alliance, aims to teach and present music that reflects the rich and varied cultural traditions of the South Bend area's diverse communities. The location of The Music Village in the historic JMS building expresses their commitment to restoring vitality and vibrancy to downtown" South Bend; and G, , the Common Council recognizes Kellirae Boann as one of the founding members and executive director of The Music Village, which celebrated its three year anniversary this past June. Ms. Boann's determination and desire to bring art and culture to the South Bend community enabled her to take The Music Village from concept to inception; and G,ireftwo, the Common Council further commends Ms. Boann's devotion to the continued development of South Bend's downtown area. Ms. Boann has enriched the community through musical collaboration and artistic talents. Ms. Boann has made it a priority to perform in DTSB events along with many members of The Music Village. Ms. Boann's vested interest and desire to enhance the South Bend community is evident in her contributions; and Offema, originally from Baltimore, Ms. Boann has been an active resident of the South Bend community for more than twenty years. Ms. Boann is a graduate of Indiana University South Bend with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Women's and Gender Studies and Political Science. Ms. Boann has been a performer in the South Bend community for more than 10 years as vocalist for the band Everyday People; and Worn, XIfygfek ne a rasekert bite ceiommon,iiftiaread?Al ?Veal wend tfnndlana, adjbllo�4 Section I. On behalf of the residents of the City of South Bend,the South Bend Common Council is proud to honor Kellirae Boann for her commitment and enthusiasm to cultivating art and culture in the South Bend Community. Section II. The Common Council wishes Kellirae Boann continued success, and hopes that her life will be filled with new adventures and countless opportunities. Ms. Boann will be embarking on a year long expedition with America's Great Loop Cruisers'. Sectio I. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from . 'a after its adoption by the Common Cou it and approv. by the . or. --."14 :%""a411111311116 dif At Tim S•; s` • ct eliv: J. Da Fr, 6 h Distn«,; :_�� lb? r r Henry Davis, Jr., 2"d District •erek D. Dieter, At Large V - Valerie S District Gavi F lic, At Large Dr. Fred Ferlic, 4`h District Ka en L. White, At Large . avid Varner, 5th District Kathleen Cekanski Fan-and, Counci Attorney LA- Office of the City Clerk Pete B 'gie or of South Bend