HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommending Charles E. Martin, Sr. for being Selected as a 1985 Lewis Hine Award Recipent for his Many Contributions made to our Community RESOLUTION
NO. 1369-85
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana,
November 18, 19 85 .
Attest: City Clerk
Attest: �_j 1 ic President of Common Council.
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
November 19 , 19 85
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RESOLUTION NO. 1369-85
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING
CHARLES E. MARTIN, SR. , FOR BEING SELECTED
AS A 1985 LEWIS HINE AWARD RECIPIENT AND FOR
HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO OUR COMMUNITY
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana,
acknowledges that Charles E. Martin, Sr. , has been the Executive Director of
the Community Service Branch of the YMCA for the past several years; and
WHEREAS, for the past eighteen (18) years, Charles Martin has dedicated
his life to helping the youth of our community through the YMCA, Big
Brothers/Big Sisters, the Recreation Department, Clay and Washington High
Schools, Head Start, Youth Services Bureau, the School Board, C.E.T.A. Youth
Committee, Black Expo, Kiwanis, United Negro College Fund, the Urban League,
and the P.T.A. ; and
WHEREAS, the Council notes with sincere pride that on October 30, 1985,
Charles Martin was one (1) of ten (10) winners selected nationally and was
presented the Lewis Hine Award for Service to Children and Youth in New York
City; and
WHEREAS, the Council believes that special recognition of Charles E.
Martin, Sr. , should be made since he is "one of those rare individuals who
personally touches and influences the lives of people through his untiring
efforts to guide young people."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL of the City of
South Bend, Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. On behalf of all the citizens of South Bend, Indiana, the
Common Council hereby publicly commends Charles E. Martin, Sr. , for his many
contributions made to our community and for being selected as a 1985 Lewis
Hine Award Recipient.
SECTION II. The Council believes that the hardwork and dedication of
Charles E. Martin, Sr., made to our community is an excellent example of
selfless caring for the people of our City and a positive reminder that one
person truly can make a difference.
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.
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Adopted November 18, 1985