HomeMy WebLinkAboutDesignating the week of June 16, 1980, Polish National Alliance Centennial Week in our CommunityRESOLUTION
NO. 782 -80
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana,
P;Zay 27,19 80
Attest: City Clerk
Attest: \'4 ��_v �- President of Common Council.
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
May 28, 19 30
Approved and signed by me oZ 0 19
City Clerk
Mayor
RESOLUTION NO. 7 ,�-_7_e,)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, DESIGNATING THE WEEK
OF JUNE 16, 1980, POLISH NATIONAL ALLIANCE
CENTENNIAL WEEK IN OUR COMMUNITY
WHEREAS, the Polish National Alliance was founded on February
15, 1880, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Industrialist Julius
Andrzejkowicz; and
WHEREAS, the Polish National Alliance was founded to assist
Polish immigrants throughout the Country in self -help and cultural
measures; and
WHEREAS, since its founding, the Polish National Alliance
has been responsible for many landmark achievements at the local
and national levels; and
WHEREAS, the Polish National Alliance has grown today into
16 Districts, 206 Councils, and 1,200 Lodges, which are located in
39 of our 50 states; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend recognizes
the many contributions of its Polish - American citizens and the Polish
National Alliance in this community; and
WHEREAS, the Council further recognizes this proud and rich
cultural heritage, and desires to be a part of the Centennial
Celebration of the Polish National Alliance presently going on
throughout our country.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the
City of South Bend, Indiana:
SECTION I: That the Citizens of South Bend, through their
Common Council recognize and congratulate the Polish National
Alliance for their many fine contributions to the community and to
our nation.
SECTION II: That the Common Council hereby designates the
week of June 16, 1980, as Polish National Alliance Centennial Week
in our community.
SECTION III. That
effect from and after
by the Mayor.
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NOT APPROVED
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this Resolution shall be in full force and
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FILED IN TL E i'S OFFICE
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Irene Gnmon
CITY CLERK, SOU-114 F190, IND.