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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 25, 2013 <br /> Whereas, the Pop Warner Spirit Program provides an organized, supervised and safety-oriented <br /> program which stresses the values of competition, of maintaining at least a 2.0 grade point <br /> average, and encouraging each participant to give their best efforts while developing their skills <br /> and talents; and <br /> Whereas, Michiana Pop Warner was established in 2006 &is part of the Mid-America Region <br /> Pop Warner which includes 12 states &more than 300 cheer& dance teams. The Michiana Pop <br /> Warner Junior PeeWee Cheerleading Squad won 1st place on Sunday, November 10, 2013, at <br /> the Regional Cheer& Dance Championships at Northern Illinois University, making them the <br /> 1st team from this area to win at this level; and <br /> Whereas, the Junior PeeWee Cheerleading Squad will now compete at the National Cheer and <br /> Dance Championships in Kissimmee, Florida, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex on <br /> December 7th through December 14th and will proudly represent our part of the State of Indiana; <br /> and <br /> Whereas, the South Bend Common Council proudly recognizes all of the Junior PeeWee <br /> Cheerleading Squad members and their coaches for the many hours of practice and fun which <br /> they have had at West Haven Park located behind Coquillard School, as they now prepare for the <br /> Nationals. <br /> Now, Therefore, be it resolved,by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as <br /> follows: <br /> Section I. On behalf of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council is <br /> honored to publicly commend and congratulate the student-athletes, coaches and supporters of <br /> the 2013 Michiana Pop Warner Junior PeeWee Cheerleading Squad for coming in 1st at the <br /> Regional Cheer and Dance Championships held at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, <br /> Illinois. <br /> Section II. The Common Council thank all of the parents, friends and coaches of the Michiana <br /> Pop Warner Junior Pee Wee Cheerleading Squad for their support, guidance and leadership; <br /> and on behalf of all of the residents of the City of South Bend we wish you continued success as <br /> you compete and proudly represent us in the National Cheer and Dance Championships in <br /> Florida. <br /> Section III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the <br /> Council and approval by the Mayor. <br /> s/Tim Scott, 1st District s/Oliver J. Davis, 6th District <br /> s/Henry Davis, Jr., 2nd District s/Derek D. Dieter, At Large <br /> s/Valerie Schey, 3`d District s/Gavin Ferlic, At Large <br /> s/Dr. Fred Ferlic, 4th District s/Karen L. White, At Large <br /> Dr. David Varner, 5th District Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Attorney <br /> Attest: Approved this 2nd day of December, 2013 <br /> s/John Voorde, City Clerk s/Pete Buttigieg, Mayor of South Bend <br /> Councilmember Henry Davis Jr., made the presentation for this Resolution by reading it in its <br /> entirety and presenting it to the members of the Junior Peewee Cheerleading Squad and Coach <br /> Dander. <br /> A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. <br /> Councilmember's Oliver Davis and Derek Dieter offered comments and wished the squad the <br /> best of luck at the National Cheer and Dance Championships in Florida. <br /> Councilmember Dr. David Varner made a motion to adopt this Resolution by acclamation. <br /> Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried. <br /> 3 <br />