HomeMy WebLinkAbout17-27 Recognizing South Bend Elks 235 for their 125th Anniversary
Bill No. _____________
Resolution No. ___________
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
PUBLICLY COMMENDING AND HONORING THE SOUTH BEND ELKS LODGE 235 ON
THEIR 125TH
ANNIVERSARY
WHEREAS, the South Bend Elks Lodge 235 was chartered on June 12, 1892, the first Lodge
Building was located where the South Bend Tribune Lunch Room is currently located, and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Elks is to inculcate the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love
and Fidelity; to recognize a belief in God; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its
Members; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship; to perpetuate itself
as a good fraternal organization, and provide for its government, and
WHEREAS, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America will
serve the people and communities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that Elks Care and Elks
Share, and
WHEREAS, the South Bend Elks 235 since its founding has inducted over 9000 members;
including, seven (7) South Bend Mayors, Schulyer Colfax the 17th Vice President of the United States, and
University of Notre Dame Coach Knute Rockne, and
WHEREAS, throughout its tenure the South Bend Elks Lodge 235 has contributed to the
betterment of the South Bend community and it’s residents in enumerable and invaluable ways; including
the following projects to name a few:
Founding and Continuous Donor to the Robert E. Miller Veterans Center
Rebuilding Together of St. Joe County (Christmas in April)
Supporting Local Scholarships
Presenting Sponsor of the Elks National Hoop Shoot Contest, and
Continuous support of the Indiana University and Purdue University Cancer Research
Centers, the Hope Rescue Mission and the Michiana Five for the Homeless initiative.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Common Council of the City South Bend, Indiana, as follows:
Section I. On behalf of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council
hereby publicly commends the South Bend Elks Lodge 235, on reaching its One-Hundred Twenty-Fifth
(125th
) Anniversary.
Section II. The Common Council wishes the Elks Lodge 235 and all of its members continued
growth and prosperity as it begins another year of serving our community.
Section III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the
Council and approval by the Mayor.
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Tim Scott, 1st
District Oliver J. Davis, 6th
District
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Regina Williams Preston, 2nd
District John Voorde, At Large
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Randy Kelly, 3rd
District Gavin Ferlic, At Large
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Jo M. Broden, 4th
District Karen L. White, At Large
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Dr. David Varner, 5th
District Council Attorney
Attest: Approved this 12th
day of June, 2017
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Kareemah N. Fowler, City Clerk Pete Buttigieg, Mayor of South Bend