HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution Declaring June 1, 1999 as "Stand for Children Day in South Bend, Indiana"RESOLUTION
NO. 2737 -99
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana,
May 24, 19 99
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Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend. Indiana
May 25, 1999
Approved and signed by me
May 25,
Clerk
of Common Council.
City Clerk
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Mayor
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A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, DECLARING JUNE 1, 1999, AS
'OUbtrtas, the South Bend Common Council notes that June 1, 1999, will be a national
day of commitment which recognizes the many partnerships between private citizens, businesses
and governmental officials which support the concept that all children should have the opportunity
to grow up healthy, educated and safe; and
Wbtrtss, the cities of South Bend and Mishawaka will commemorate this day with a
"Stand for Children Day Rally" on June 1, 1999 from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the College Football
Hall of Fame in downtown South Bend; and
'IIUW00, Rosey Grier, a dedicated child advocate and former pro football player will be
the keynote speaker at this event; and
91Ut 3WO, the Common Council commits itself to the underlying purposes of the "Stand
for Children Day" which include creating awareness of the importance of meaningful preschool
and after school programs and supporting parents in their endeavors and personal commitments to
prepare their children for learning and the opportunities to succeed.
X081, Ztjtrt 0rt, Vt Tt 80aillO by the Common Council of the City of South
Bend, Indiana, as follows:
Section I. On behalf of all of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the
Common Council hereby publicly declares Tuesday, June 1, 1999, as "STAND FOR
CHILDREN DAY" in South Bend, Indiana.
Section 11, The Common Council commends parents and the many individuals in public
and private organizations and agencies who commit themselves on a daily basis to prepare children
for learning and the opportunities to succeed.
Section III. The Common Council urges all residents of our community to become
involved every day, but especially on this day of celebration and commitment to "stand for
children "; and as Rosie Grier stated "Bring your lunch, friends and coworkers and join us at the
gridiron" on June 1, 1999.
Section W. 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 District
Roland Kelly, Third District
Karl King, Fourth District
David A. Varner, Fifth District
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Andrew Ujdak Sixth District
Sean Coleman, At Large
John Hosinski, At Large
Rod Sniadecki, At Large
Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor
City of South Bend, Indiana
Loretta Duda, City Clerk Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand
Council Attorney