HomeMy WebLinkAboutCongratulating the South Bend Housing Authority Impala Soccer Teams Sponsored vy C.O.P.E.Attest:
RESOLUTION
NO. 2829 -00
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
January 24, 00
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Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
January 27, 20 00
City Clerk
President of Common Council
Approved and signed by me January 28 20 00 .
City Clerk
Resolution No.
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, CONGRATULATING THE SOUTH BEND HOUSING AUTHORITY
IMPALA SOCCER TEAMS SPONSORED BY C.O.P.E.
'lIiVhCV09, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, proudly
acknowledges that former Police Chief Ron Marcimak helped start the IMPALA Soccer
program which today enjoys the instrumental support from Trell Wechter, Dan Payne, Jim
Tallman, Paul Dibernardo, Jim Linder, Pat McGraw, Sandy Brooke, Tim Roemer, and
Derek D. Dieter, COPE Coordinator; and
'Q btVtOO, IMPALA is an acronym for "Implementing Maturity, Positivity,
Athleticism, Leadership and Attitude" with the teams being coached by officers from the
South Bend Police Department who work for the Citizens Oriented Police Enforcement
(COPE) program; and
VW 00, the IMPALA Soccer Team began under the leadership of the late Alonzo
Watson on October 21, 1983, with a 4 -1 win over Stanley Clark School, and since that
time have posted a 352 - 126 -12 record which reflects a .742 winning percentage; and
9W1ZA0, the IMPALA Soccer Teams have won 21 League title, 20 area
championships, and are examples of positive police - youth - resident interaction; and
V b9V449, on January 15, 2000, the South Bend Housing Authority IMPALA Soccer
Team played its 500th game, and is today recognized by the Indiana Youth Soccer
Association as a model program for Soccer Start in the State of Indiana.
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69tti0n I: On behalf of all of the residents of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the
South Bend Common Council congratulates all of the many, many police officers, coaches
and staff, public officials and concerned citizens who have dedicated their time and talents
to the ongoing success of the SOUTH BEND HOUSING AUTHORITY IMPALA
SOCCER TEAMS and for providing opportunities for the youth of our community to
become involved in activities which emphasize "Implementing Maturity, Positivity,
Athleticism, Leadership and Attitude ".
�SZtti011 II: The City of South Bend recognizes that thirteen (13) soccer players have
gone on to play for their high school teams, four (4) players made the Junior Irish Travel
teams, five (5) players made the Olympic Development teams, and one (1) player was able
to attend Bethel College because of his involvement in IMPALA soccer.
�RZUOn III: The Common Council further recognizes that over 300 youth have
participated and played in area leagues such as the Michiana Soccer Association, Soccer
Zone, Turners, Elkhart Soccer and teams have traveled to Denver, Colorado twice for
NIKE 3 and three (3) national tournaments; and the Council wishes each of the IMPALA
soccer players continued success as each of them continue to be role models for their peers,
both on and off the soccer field.
gttti0n IV: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
James Aranowski, First District
Charlotte Pfeifer Second Dnc
Roland Kelly, Third District
Karl King, Fourth District
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Loretta J. Duda, City Clerk
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PRESENTED Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand, Council Attorney
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NOT APPROVED
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David A. Varner, Fifth District
Andrew Ujdak, Sixth District
Sean Coleman, At -Large
Al "Buddy" Kirsits, At -Large
Karen L. White, At -Large
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