HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommemorating and honoring the late Dr. O.C. Carmichael Jr.RESOLUTION
NO. 530 -76
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana,
August 9 19 76.
Attest: 4` ` °' City Clerk
Attest: 6�iL ./4/(.-I'/ President of Common Council.
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
August 10 1976
/", City Clerk
Approved and signed by me 19_1
Mayor
RESOLUTION NO. -30 - 7 %
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, C014MEMORATING AND
HONORING THE LATE DR. O.C. CARMICHAEL, JR.
WHEREAS, Dr. O.C. Carmichael, Jr.. was generous with
his time, talents, and resources to the South Bend Community;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. O.C. Carmichaelr Jr. was a recognized leader
in the field of education, having held the following posts:
Executive Director of Vanderbilt University Foundation;
President of Converse College, Spartanburg, South Carolina;
General Chairman of the Steering Committee on Higher Educa-
tion in North Central Indiana; Chairman of the Indiana Com-
mission on Higher Education; Member of the Board of Trustees
of Converse College, the University of Notre Dame, St. Mary's
College, Vanderbilt University and Chatham Hall; founding the
Citizens National Committee for Higher Education; and his many
activities with Indiana University; and
WHEREAS, Dr. O.C. Carmichael, Jr. was recognized for
his civic achievements as exemplified in the following endeav-
ors: Director of Junior Achievement, Inc; Trustee of the Indepen-
dent College Funds of America, Inc; Chairman of the Indiana Forum;
General Chairman of the Notre Dame SUMMA campaign; a member
of the Executive committee of the National Consumer Finance As-
sociation; a trustee of the National Foundation for Consumer Credit;
member of the Advisory Committee on Truth in Lending of the Feder-
al Reserve Board; participatory member of the United Way; United
Negro College Fund; the South Bend - Mishawaka Chamber of Commerce;
the St. Joseph County United Community Services; YMCA; member
of the U.S. Delegation to the United Nations; member of the Board
of Trustees of First Presbyterian Church; and
WHEREAS, Dr. O.C. Carmichael, Jr,'s contributions to the
business world are numerous. His business accomplishments in-
cluded the following: Director of Associates; Chairman of First
Bank and Trust Company; member of the Board of Directors of Gulf
and Western Industries; Inc; Chairman of the Board of Directors
of FBT Bancorp; member of the Board of Directors of W.R. Grove
Company, Inc; and was a member of many other boards of directors
of banks and firms; and
WHEREAS, Dr, O.C. Carmichael, Jr. was a most dedicated
political leader having contributed heavily in local, state and
national politics. His activities included: Chairman of the
Republican National Finance Committee in 1975; and G.O.P. National
Treasurer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of
the City of South Bend:
SECTION 1. That the Citizens of the City of South Bend,
through their Common Council recognize the many outstanding
achievements of the late Dr. O.C. Carmichael, Jr. in the educational,
civic, business, political and service realms of our community
and our nation.
SECTION 2. That the citizens of South Bend express their
deep appreciation of the principles, ideals, and works espoused
by the late Dr. O.C. Carmichael, Jr., and especially, the manner
in which those works "touched" the life of our city and its
citizens.
SECTION 3. That this resolution shall be in full force
and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and
approval by the Mayor.
Joseph T. Serge Walter T. Kopczynski.
Walter M. Szymkowiak Mary Christine Adams
Terry S. Miller Richard C. Dombrowski
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r . Parent Frank Horvath
ert G. Taylor
NOT APPROVED
ADOPTED � _C, _-7 y -2-