Commending Paul Eddy for His Work as a Lifeguard at the East Race

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RESOLUTION NO. 1208-84 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CONTENDING PAUL EDDY FOR HIS WORK AS A LIFEGUARD AT THE EAST RACE. WHEREAS , the Common Council of the City of South Bend , Indiana, notes with pride the East Race which was dedicated in June of 1984; and WHEREAS , the Council acknowledges the many hardworking Park Department employees and professionally trained water enthusiasts who have greatly contributed to the success and safety of the East Race ; and WHEREAS, the Council wishes to specifically commend lifeguard Paul Eddy who assisted Council President Beverlie J . Beck in her unscheduled ride down the East Race without her raft during the week of the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns conference held in South Bend, September 17th through September 20th; and WHEREAS, Paul Eddy helped President Beck "come out smiling" as they maneuvered together around, between, and even over the many water obstacles and tumbled with the East Race waters ; and WHEREAS , upon ending her wet and watery journey, Council President Beck was ready to ride the waves again, thanks to Paul Eddy' s words of encouragement; and WHEREAS , individuals like Paul Eddy are the "silent heroes" who encourage all of us to partake in new adventures and who assure the safety at South Bend' s newest public attraction. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows : SECTION I . On behalf of the citizens of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council hereby publicly commends lifeguard Paul Eddy, and all of the other hardworking Park Department employees and all of the professionally trained water enthusiasts who , because of their talent and dedication, are making the East Race one of the most popular and safest attractions in the Michiana area. SECTION II. The Council wishes to thank all participants who raced in the raft races during the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns conference which was held in South Bend during the week of September 17th, and all of the Park Department employees and trained lifeguards who diligently worked along the East Race . Section III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council, and approval by the Mayor. or o anger of the o mon Council Adopted October 8, 1984