HomeMy WebLinkAboutCongratulating the South Bend White Sox for Winning the Midwest League ChampionshipPassed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
September 25, ,a 89
Vie- A� _ l e K —� City Clerk
President of Common Council.
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
September 26, 89
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Approved and signed by me_ September_2 ___ 19 2•
Mayor
RESOLUTION NO. 1746 -89
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CONGRATULATING
THE SOUTH BEND WHITE SOX FOR WINNING
THE MIDWEST LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP
WHEREAS, under the leadership of Manager Rick._
Patterson, the South Bend White Sox won the Midwest League "
Championship; and
WHEREAS, the South Bend White Sox finished with a 95 -47
overall win -loss record and thoroughly dominated the first-
half with a 44 -18 record; and
WHEREAS, the Sox used a phenomenal pitching effort to
blank Springfield, three games to zero, and swept Rockford
in two games for the Northern Division crown; and
WHEREAS, the team utilized hardwork and discipline to
put together the winning combination before over 200,000
cheering fans throughout the season; and
WHEREAS, the team spirit and individual efforts of each
of the players and staff brought many proud moments and
cherished memories for years to come.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED 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 officially
and publicly congratulates the South Bend White Sox baseball
team for winning and bringing home the Midwest League
Championship Trophy in 1989!
SECTION II. The Common Council commends the entire
team, coaching staff, and manager Rick Patterson for a
season filled with exciting defensive plays, overpowering
pitching and hitting, and countless memories for the 200,000
plus fans who cheered on their home team!
SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force
and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council
and approval by the Mayor:
First i is'rict ' Four ^Di trio
Donald � , Linas Slavinskas,
Sec An _ stoic Fifth district
Third Distric '_Z.f Sixth Di
ATTEST:
Irene Gammon,
City Clerk
can goleman, At Large
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John VVoorrdde,jAt Large
Joseph E. Kernan, Mayor