HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommendation David StremmeRESOLUTION
3768-07
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
August 13, 20 07
Attest:
City Clerk
President of Common Council
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
August 14,
20 07
Approved and signed by me AllQL1 S t 15 20..Q..Z. .
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City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 3 ~~g ~~
A REOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, PUBLICLY COMMENDING NASCAR DRIVER AND SOUTH BEND
NATIVE DAVID STREMME FOR HIS "COACHES VS. CANCER" WORK
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend is proud to publicly
recognize that David Stremme, a graduate of South Bend's LaSalle High School has achieved
national recognition for his efforts and success as a NASCAR driver competing and winning at
several levels of competition throughout the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Council notes that on August 21, 2007 David Stremme will be
welcomed at the "Stremme Comes Home" celebration at Century Center, where he will help
raise funds for cancer reseazch through Coaches vs. Cancer and where he will make a special
presentation to St. Jude's Children's Reseazch Hospital; and
WHEREAS, David Stremme is a fine example for area youth, showing that through hard
work and determination one can not only achieve success, but can also continue to give back to
family and community; and
WHEREAS, Stremme has generously given his time and personal resources to the fight
against cancer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA as follows:
Section 1. On behalf of all the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common
Council hereby congratulates and honors David Stremme for his 13 yeazs of successful racing,
winning several Rookie of the Year titles as he advanced through the racing circuit to reach the
prestigious NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series.
Section 2. The Common Council wishes David Stremme and "Coaches ys. Cancer"
continued success in raising awareness and funding for cancer research and for inspiring youth
with his professional achievements and generosity.
Section 3. The Common Council proclaims August 21, 2007 as David Stremme Day
and invites the entire community to join in this homecoming event and effort to raise needed
funds in the fight against cancer.
Section 4. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by
the Council and approval the Mayor.
ek D. Dieter, 1 t District Ervin Kuspa, 6` District
Al "Buddy" Kirsitsi,.At Large
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ohn ~'oorde, City Clerk
Timothy A. I~str~'e, At Large
azen .White, At Large
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Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney
Adopted this ~~day of August, 2007
Stephen J. Lu e, Mayor of South Bend
Charlotte D. Pfeifer, 2°d District