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RESOLUTION NO. 3 ~~g ~~ A REOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, PUBLICLY COMMENDING NASCAR DRIVER AND SOUTH BEND NATIVE DAVID STREMME FOR HIS "COACHES VS. CANCER" WORK WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend is proud to publicly recognize that David Stremme, a graduate of South Bend's LaSalle High School has achieved national recognition for his efforts and success as a NASCAR driver competing and winning at several levels of competition throughout the United States; and WHEREAS, the Council notes that on August 21, 2007 David Stremme will be welcomed at the "Stremme Comes Home" celebration at Century Center, where he will help raise funds for cancer reseazch through Coaches vs. Cancer and where he will make a special presentation to St. Jude's Children's Reseazch Hospital; and WHEREAS, David Stremme is a fine example for area youth, showing that through hard work and determination one can not only achieve success, but can also continue to give back to family and community; and WHEREAS, Stremme has generously given his time and personal resources to the fight against cancer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA as follows: Section 1. On behalf of all the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council hereby congratulates and honors David Stremme for his 13 yeazs of successful racing, winning several Rookie of the Year titles as he advanced through the racing circuit to reach the prestigious NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series. Section 2. The Common Council wishes David Stremme and "Coaches ys. Cancer" continued success in raising awareness and funding for cancer research and for inspiring youth with his professional achievements and generosity. Section 3. The Common Council proclaims August 21, 2007 as David Stremme Day and invites the entire community to join in this homecoming event and effort to raise needed funds in the fight against cancer. Section 4. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Council and approval the Mayor. ek D. Dieter, 1 t District Ervin Kuspa, 6` District Al "Buddy" Kirsitsi,.At Large L ._/ l/ avid Varner Sa` District ohn ~'oorde, City Clerk Timothy A. I~str~'e, At Large azen .White, At Large -~, Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney Adopted this ~~day of August, 2007 Stephen J. Lu e, Mayor of South Bend Charlotte D. Pfeifer, 2°d District