HomeMy WebLinkAboutThanking Police & Fire Departments, Nurses, Doctors and Staff, Countless Volunteers who made South Bend 150 a SuccessRESOLUTION
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Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
June 8, 15
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Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
June 9, 20 15
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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, INDIANA, THANKING ALL
MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT, THE SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT, ALL
MEDICAL NURSES, DOCTORS AND STAFF, AND THE COUNTLESS VOLUNTEERS WHO MADE
SOUTH BEND 150 AND THE GUS MACKER 3 -3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT SUCH A SUCCESS
C the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana recognizes that the Birthday Weekend
Celebration for South Bend 150 was a spectacular event held on May 22 -24, 2015 with an estimated 60,000
people enjoying the River Lights, food courts, adventure games, with about 2,200 zip - lining across the St. Joe
River; and
Gam, the Common Council further notes that thanks to the hard -work, dedication and tireless work of
120 SB150 Committee Members, over 1,000 Volunteers, financial support from more than 250 organizations and
individuals along with the outstanding help from the South Bend Police Department and South Bend Fire
Department for safety and the logistical help of the Department of Public Works, Street Department, Parks
Department, Mayor's Office, Visit South Bend Mishawaka and Downtown South Bend, Inc. who donated their
time, skills, talents and monetary donations, that Birthday Weekend Celebration created lasting memories for
countless diverse individuals of all ages; and
Gee, the Gus Macker 3 -on -3 Basketball Tournaments which have been providing opportunities and
entertainment for the past 42 years around the country, were also part of the Birthday Weekend celebrating South
Bend's Past, Present and Future; and
G the Gus Macker was played on the newly refurbished Jefferson Boulevard & at the Howard Park
parking lot, which provided fun opportunities for teams which were bracketed by age, height & experience levels;
and
CXf>� a great volunteer network of nurses and doctors meticulously attended to twisted ankles, bruised
knees, heat stroke, and a few more serious conditions, as persons of all ages and skill sets participated with spirit,
athleticism and enthusiasm, with medical volunteers working side by side many of City's public safety staff; and
Gee, the Common Council would like to especially thank Memorial Hospital Sports Medicine Division,
Chairperson Dr. Linda Mansfield and St. Joseph Medical Center Sports Division, Chairperson Dr. Steve Simons,
who along with all of their very dedicated medical personnel, made this event safe and possible:
Section I. On behalf of all of the residents of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council thanks and
honors all volunteers, and especially extends its gratitude to those who made South Bend 150 a safe venue for all to enjoy.
Section II. The Common Council congratulates everyone who helped and participated for a JOB WELL DONE!!
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Dr. David Varner, 51" District
Office of the City Clerk
be in full force and effect fro is adoption by the Common Council
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Gavin erlic, At Large
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Kathleen Cekanski Farrand, Council AttoT
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