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REGULAR MEETING
<br />NOVEMBER 18, 1985
<br />Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the
<br />Council Chambers of the County -City Building on Monday, November 18, at 7:00 p.m.
<br />The meeting was called to order and the Pledge to the Flag was given.
<br />ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Serge, Braboy, Puzzello,
<br />Taylor, Zakrzewski, Crone, Paszek, Voorde and
<br />Beck
<br />Absent: None
<br />REPORT FROM THE SUB - COMMITTEE ON MINUTES
<br />To the Common Council of the City of South Bend:
<br />The sub - committee has inspected the minutes of the October 21 and 28, 1985,
<br />meetings of the Council and found them correct.
<br />Therefore, we recommend the same be approved.
<br />Beverlie J. Beck
<br />Ann Puzzello
<br />Thomas Zakrzewski
<br />Council Member Serge made a motion that the minutes of the October 21 and 28,
<br />meetings of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member
<br />Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
<br />SPECIAL BUSINESS
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 1369 -85
<br />A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
<br />BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING CHARLES E. MARTIN, SR., FOR
<br />BEING SELECTED AS A 1985 LEWIS HINE AWARD RECIPIENT AND
<br />FOR HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO OUR COMMUNITY.
<br />WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, acknowledges
<br />that Charles E. Martin, Sr., has been the Executive Director of the Community
<br />Service Branch of the YMCA for the past several years; and
<br />WHEREAS, for the past eighteen (18) years, Charles Martin has dedicated his life
<br />to helping the youth of our community through the YMCA, Big Brothers /Big Sisters,
<br />the Recreation Department, Clay and Washington High Schools, Head Start, Youth
<br />Services Bureau, the School Board, CETA Youth Committee, Black Expo, Kiwanis, United
<br />Negro College Fund, the Urban League, and the P.T.A.; and
<br />WHEREAS, the Council notes with sincere pride that on October 30, 1985, Charles
<br />Martin was one (1) of ten (10) winners selected nationally and was presented the
<br />Lewis Hine Award for Service to Children and Youth in New York City; and
<br />WHEREAS, the Council believes that special recognition of Charles E. Martin,
<br />Sr., should be made since he is "one of those rare individuals who personally
<br />touches and influences the lives of people through his untiring efforts to guide
<br />young people."
<br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL of the City of South Bend,
<br />Indiana, as follows:
<br />SECTION I. On behalf of all the citizens of South Bend, Indiana, the Common
<br />Council hereby publicly commends Charles E. Martin, Sr., for his many contributions
<br />made to our community and for being selected as a 1985 Lewis Hine Recipient.
<br />SECTION II. The Council believes that the hardwork and dedication of Charles E.
<br />Martin, Sr., made to our community is an excellent example of selfless caring for
<br />the people of our City and a positive reminder that one person truly can make a
<br />difference.
<br />SECTION III. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
<br />its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
<br />/s/ Joseph T. Serge
<br />Member of the Common Council
<br />/s/ Eugenia Braboy
<br />Member of the Common Council
<br />/s/ Beverlie J. Beck
<br />Member of the Common Council
<br />/s/ Ann B. Puzzello
<br />Member of the Common Council
<br />Robert G. Taylor
<br />Member of the Common Council
<br />/s/ Thomas Zakrzewski
<br />Member of the Common Council
<br />/s/ Beverly D. Crone
<br />Member of the Common Council
<br />/s/ Al B. Paszek
<br />Member of the Common Council
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