HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 South Bend Citizen Award - Aaron Blight, President Heartland Small Animal RescureRESOLUTION
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Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
March 26, 12
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Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
March 27,
Approved and signed by me
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RESOLUTION NO. �4 I (tO � ` ( 1--
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, AWARDING MRS. AARON BLIGHT, PRESIDENT OF HEARTLAND
SMALL ANIMAL RESCUE (HSAR) WITH A "2012 SOUTH BEND CITIZEN AWARD"
6) �a,vsA the South Bend Common Council notes that the vibrancy of our city is reflected by
the residents who selflessly contribute to the betterment of our community; and
d� the Common Council is proud to recognize that AARON BLIGHT, who is the
President of the Heartland Small Animal Rescue (HSAR) which is an all volunteer, not - for -profit
organization which rescues dogs, cats, bunnies, ferrets and small animals which are scheduled for
euthanasia in local shelters; and
G," the Council notes that the Heartland Small Animal Rescue is instrumental in
establishing and overseeing a network of volunteer foster homes for these rescued animals until they
are fostered out; and
GX" the South Bend Common Council recognizes that over the past three (3) years, the
Heartland Small Animal Rescue has rescued over 340 animals from South Bend Animal Care and
Control alone due to their limited space to house such animals.
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follows:
Section I. On behalf of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council is
pleased to publicly present to AARON BLIGHT, President of the HEARTLAND SMALL
ANIMAL RESCUE (HSAR) and her many caring volunteers and foster families a "2012 SOUTH
BEND CITIZEN AWARD ".
Section II. The Common Council thanks Aaron Blight and HSAR for giving all of the animals
which they rescue a "second chance ", with these actions positively contributing to the health and
welfare of the South Bend community. Conzratulations! !
Section III. This Resolution shall be in full
Council and approval by the Mayor.
Henry Davis, Jr., 2 "" District
Valerie Schey, P District
Dr. Fred Fer/li�c, 4th /District
avid Varner, 5 District
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Gav'n Ferlic, At Large
Karen L. White, At Lar e
by the
Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand, Council Attorney