Publicly honoring Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps for sponsoring the Red Kettle Campaign

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wOUTN s� 0i J' RESOLUTION NO. / wv • JOAN �_ roc •� CORPS COMMU MITT C[NTE A_ I I ^ d a S o u t h 6 e ^ d am A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, PUBLICLY HONORING AND COMMENDING THE SALVATION ARMY RAY AND JOAN KROC CORPS COMMUNITY CENTER FOR SPONSORING ANOTHER VERY SUCCESSFUL RED KETTLE CAMPAIGN WHICH CONTINUES TO BENEFIT MANY IN OUR COMMUNITY 6 a,m, the South Bend Common Council notes that the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign began in San Francisco in 1891 "when a young captain in The Salvation Army named Joseph McFee placed a large pot and a sign that read `Keep the Pot Boiling' on a ferry dock and asked passersby to help keep the pot boiling for those in need by making a donation "; and G, the Salvation Army used the money donated in 1891 to buy Christmas dinners for the homeless, with the kettle becoming "a symbol of help and hope at Christmas time all around the globe "; and CAI 125 years since the first kettle was placed on a California ferry dock, a countless number of individuals have donated their time to ring a bell by a Salvation Anny red kettle for those in need; and 6f, from November 9"' through Christmas Eve, December 24, 2015, the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign was launched by the Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center at sites throughout the community. Over 500 volunteers helped carry out the 2015 Red Kettle Campaign as bell- ringers, sorting and distributing gifts, working at the Angel Tree booth, and helping reach the goal of $110,000 in red kettle donations to help address the needs of approximately 900 low- income families throughout St. Joseph County; and G, the Mayors' Ring -Off Challenge, also known as "Giving Tuesday ", was held on December 1, 2015, for the Yd consecutive year of friendly competition for bragging rights between South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Mishawaka Mayor Dave Wood. Mayor Pete won for the 1St time, raising over $2,900 with Police Chief Scott Ruszkowski and Assistant Fire Chief Jim Lopez; and Police Chief Ken Witlowski and Fire Chief Dale Freeman volunteered with Mishawaka Mayor Dave Wood. Section I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, proudly recognizes the Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center on another very successful 2015 Red Kettle Campaign which benefits so individuals and families in need throughout South Bend and the St. Joseph County. Section II. The Common Council publicly thanks all of those involved at so many levels at the Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center for engaging so many very dedicated volunteers from all walks of life, to volunteer their time so that others in need are not forgotten. Thanks for another job well done!! ction III. Th' �Aion shall be in full force and effect from after its adoption by the Common Council a ov th . T' n Cott, 1St Districttvoujqcil Mem r Oliver J. Davis, 6th istrict Council Member Ngg i ms P on., 2nd District John Voorde, At Large Council Member � C Ran , 3 istri unci Member Gavin erlic, At Large Council Member Jo en, 4th District Council Member Karen L. White, At Large Council Member _ ate' Dr. David Varner, 5th District Kathleen Cekanski Farrand, Council Attorney Kareem h Fowler, City Clerk 9#mmdA& z , 90l6 Pete Buttigieg, Ma of South Bend, Indiana