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RESOLUTION
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Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
April 28,
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Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
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President of Common Council
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
PUBLICLY COMMENDING IUSB PROFESSOR ELIZABETH BENNION WHO SERVES OUR
COMMUNITY THROUGH HER EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING, STUDENT - FACULTY
INTERACTION AND COLLABORATION IN LIFE -LONG LEARNING
OX" American journalist Jim Lehrer once said that "If we don't have an informed electorate we don't
have a democracy ". There is truth in that democracy can only exist when the citizens of a democratic state are
willing and able to take an active role in their government; and
y Indiana University South Bend (IU South Bend) is a comprehensive undergraduate and
postgraduate campus that serves community through its excellence in teaching, student- faculty interaction,
research and creative activity, diversity and inclusivity, a global perspective, and collaboration in life -long
learning; and
dX(s, the Common Council recognizes that through the efforts of members of the IU South Bend
Faculty, many work to develop engaged citizens who are prepared to build strong communities; and
(X� IU South Bend Political Science Professor Elizabeth Bennion is an exceptional example of
excellence in teaching, student - faculty interaction and collaboration in life -long learning as evidenced by her
long list of accolades and awards including high honors such as:
• 2011 Eldon F. Lunquist Award which honors "excellence in teaching... community service"
• 2009 W. George Pinnel Award for Outstanding Service which honors "exceptional service... and /or the
community extending over a period of at least five years"
• 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009 American Political Science Association/Pi Sigma Alpha Teaching Award
• 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009 Indiana University Trustees' Teaching Award
• 2004 Selection to N Faculty Colloquium on Excellence in Teaching (FACET)
• 2002 Who's Who Among America's Teachers
0)%Cm,4 Dr. Bennion is known for being very actively involved on many campus committees with some
of her leadership positions being the Campus Director of the American Democracy Project, the Coordinator for
the American Studies Program and is the Advisor of the Political Science Club; while also conducting extensive
research on a variety of topics; teaching; having many of her articles published in the Political Research
Quarterly, Indiana Journal of Political Science, and the Indiana University Press — just to name a few, as well
as the many research grants which she has received
Section I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, honors IU South Bend Political
Science Professor Elizabeth Bennion for her dedication and commitment to excellence in teaching; her many
community service projects; and a special thank you for being the moderator of the Town Hall Meetings
recently held on the proposed animal care and control ordinance proposed for the City of South Bend.
Section II. The South Bend Common Council is proud to recognize that Dr. Bennion believes in "being
the change you want to see in the world" — and is leading by exampl4this f g a difference.
II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect is a lion b the Council
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John Voorde, City Clerk
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Karen L. White, At Large; Chair, Com.of Whole
Kathleen Cekanski - Farrand, Council Attorney
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IIark Neal, Deputy Mayor of South Bend