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REGULAR MEETINGSEPTEMBER 26, 2005
<br />cultural and tourism opportunities linking these two great communities culturally,
<br />spiritually and civically; and
<br /> Whereas, on June 23, 2003, the South Bend Common Council formally welcomed the
<br />2003 Delegation from Arzberg, Germany, to our community and pledged its support to
<br />uphold and strengthen the ties between our cities acknowledging that at the Arzberg City
<br />Fest in June of 2002, a three-sided memorial was dedicated which included the following
<br />insignia:
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<br />There were citizens from Arzberg who, in the middle of the 19 century, left their home
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<br />in search of a new existence. In South Bend in Indiana they found a new home, which
<br />enabled them to live a life in peace and freedom. There were citizens of South Bend, who
<br />in the year 2002 came to Arzberg from Indiana in search of their historic roots. In
<br />Arzberg they found citizens who welcomed them in friendship, and thereby expressed
<br />their thanks to the American people. The citizens of Arzberg and the citizens of South
<br />Bend established here a symbol of friendship and solidarity
<br />between the German and the American people
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<br />with the American Delegation presenting to the Mayor and official representatives of
<br />Arzberg, Germany, a commemorative medal, designed by local sculptor Tuck Langland,
<br />which depicted images of Arzberg and South Bend and showed that our two cities are
<br />united by a boat traveling through the middle of the medallion being representative of the
<br />many immigrants who crossed the Atlantic before settling in northern Indiana 150 years
<br />ago.
<br /> Whereas, the South Bend Common Council is indeed honored and privileged to be a
<br />part of the establishment of furthering the formal relations between two these great cities,
<br />Arzberg and South Bend, as it moves forward in officially establishing this relationship
<br />as the second Sister City with the City South Bend; and
<br /> Whereas, in view of the importance and the many potential cultural & economic
<br />benefits resulting from Sister City relationships, the Council further recommends that it
<br />pursue other community-driven relationships with other sister cities in parts of the world
<br />where our citizens are already linked by their cultures and heritage, especially in Africa
<br />and Mexico.
<br />Now, Therefore, be it resolved, by the Common Council of the City of South
<br />Bend, Indiana, as follows:
<br />Section I . On behalf of all of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the
<br />Common Council hereby officially establishes the Sister City relationship between the
<br />City of Arzberg, Germany and the City of South Bend, Indiana.
<br />Section II . The South Bend Common Council pledges its support to work in
<br />partnership with the South Bend City Administration, to continue to encourage the
<br />development of understanding, trust and friendship between the residents of Arzberg,
<br />Germany and South Bend, Indiana, by enhancing educational, cultural and economic
<br />opportunities. The Council is proud to acknowledge that much of this great history is
<br />captured in the growing collections located at the Northern Indiana Center for History
<br />which historically trace ties of South Bend to this rich Bavarian city whose German
<br />ancestors became prominent business leaders in South Bend and helped shape a growing
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<br />community during the 19 century.
<br />Section III . This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
<br />adoption by the Council and approval by the Mayor.
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<br />s/Derek D. Dieter, 1 District s/Ervin Kuspa, 6 District
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<br />s/Charlotte D. Pfeifer, 2 District s/Al “Buddy” Kirsits, At Large
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<br />s/Roland Kelly, 3 District s/Timothy A. Rouse, At Large
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<br />s/Ann Puzzello, 4 District s/Karen L. White, At Large
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<br />s/Dr. David Varner, 5 District
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