HomeMy WebLinkAbout4638-17 Commending the South Bend Elks Lodge 235 on their 125th Anniversary RESOLUTION
No. 4638-17
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
June 12, 2011
Attest: City Clerk
Attest- President of Common Council
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
June 13, 20 .
City Clerk
Approved and signed by me 20
M.#^ ,lY
Bill No.
Resolution No. 4k — I
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
(125`h)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 fro doption by the
ouncil and app'r 1 by the Mayor.
Tim Scott,ls`Dis ict Olive avis,6`h Dist
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Re ' a Williams Preston,2nd District John Voorde,At Large
Randy Kelly, rd Distria Gavi Ferlic,At Large
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Jo 4`h District Karen L.White,At Large
Dr.Da Varner,5`h District ouncil Attorney
Attest: Approved th' th day o June, aoi;
Karee ah N.Fowler, ity berk Pete B gieg,Mayo f South Bend