HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommendation Micheal Zbikowski & Tommy Z9 FoundationRESOLUTION
3743-07
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
May 14,
Attest:
City Clerk
President of Common Council
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
May 15,
Approved and signed by me
2007
20 07
MAY 16,
~~~-ifs'
200.E .
City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 3~ _ -~
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCII: OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, PUBLICLY
COMMENDING AND HONORING THOMAS MICHAEL ZBIKOWSKI AND THE TOMMY Z9 FOUNDATION
FOR THEIIt OVERWHELMING GENEROSITY AND COUNTLESS ACTS OF KINDNESS
°1~.~, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, is proud to publicly recognize that the Tommy Z9
Foundation, established by Thomas Michael Zbikowski to financially assist several charitable foundations, has made
donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Make a Wish Foundation, PanCAN, Hospice of Health First, Pediatric Brain Tumor
Foundation, the South Bend Center for the Homeless, and Hannah and Friends; and
°1~~, the Council notes that each of these organizations has been individually selected by this All-American
defensive back, punt returner and strong safety who wears #9 on the University of Notre Dame Football Team, who is a
champion golden glove boxer, who is dedicating his life to help and instill hope for others, like his chosen foundations which
include:
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: organized to "assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve
the quality of life for those with the disease".
Hannah & Friends Foundation: organized to "improve the quality of life for children and adults with special needs".
Hospice of Health First: founded to serve outpatient centers, trauma centers, home care in Brevard County for those suffering from
cancer, diabetes, heart problems, and strokes.
Make A-Wish Foundation: founded to "enrich the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions".
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN): dedicated to focusing national attention on the need to fmd a cure for the 4t''
leading cause of cancer deaths in America.
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation: dedicated to supporting the search for the cause and cure of childhood brain
tumors.
The Center for the Homeless in South Bend: dedicated to "break the cycle of homelessness".
°1~~, the South Bend Common Council would especially like to recognize Tom "Zibby" Zbikowski, a young man
of Polish and German heritage, who grew up in Arlington Heights, Illinois; graduated from Buffalo Grove High School; who is a
5~' year Senior at the University of Notre Dame, who will be providing more breathless highlights on the field during the 2007-
2008 football season as a veteran All-American standout; who has sung "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" during the Chicago
Cubs 7`~' inning stretch; who the City Council is honored to salute and applaud for his heartfelt generosity in donating over
$50,000 to the charities who, like him, are sincerely dedicated to making a positive difference today and tomorrow.
~~ c~ ~ ~'t~/,red, by the Common Council 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
congratulates and honors Tom "Zibby" Zbikowski and the Tommy Z9 Foundation for inspiring others by their
overwhelming generosity for giving back, and for speaz-heading financial campaigns, so that countless numbers of
individuals afflicted with life-threatening disease may have hope and a chance for a cure.
Section II. The South Bend Common Council sincerely believes that Tom "Zibby" Zbikowski's hazd-work,
self-discipline, dedication, and selfless generosity to others has made him one of the most heart-warming young role
models who is daily "Fighting Like a Champion" and providing opportunities, hope and inspiration to so many.
Section III. The Common Council wishes Tom "Zibby" Zbikowski and the Tommy Z9 Foundation
continued success in bringing awareness to many fine organizations dedicated to helping others threatened with
disease; for his sincere dedication; for his keen sensitivity and assistance in finding cures to life-threatening diseases;
and for the Zbikowski Family-Zibby's Mom, Dad, sister and brother who are instilling the "right stuff' in this fine
young man, who is truly making a difference right here in South Bend and throughout America. Go Irish!!!
Section IV . This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Council and
approval by the Mayor. ~ ~/ ~
Derek D. Dieter, 1St District ^
D.
Ervin K
Al "Buddy"
.--,
A. ll6u~e, At
lo,
I Varner, 5"' District
ohn orde, City Cler
1Caze White At Lar ~ ~
~~~
Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorne;
1 `~ . ye ~~ zoo7
~~ ~
Stephen J. Lu e, Mayor of South Bend