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40 CITY OF SOUTH BEND OFFICE OF THE CLERK <br /> future generations may not be able to safely enjoy the wonders of nature outside. We need to start <br /> taking action now. Climate change is happening everywhere. Just think of the flooding that has <br /> happened here in South Bend recently. That is not ok. Also, climate change may even be hurting <br /> newborn baby's lungs. We need to change the way we are treating our plant because without it, <br /> where would we stay? What would our lives be like? Most importantly, how would that affect all <br /> the life on earth? So, please. A great way to start is by making the right decision today. We need <br /> to save our planet. Thank you. <br /> Rose Kelly, 301 Peashway Street, stated, I'm in fifth (5th) grade at Good Sheppard Montessori <br /> School. <br /> Rebecca Anatolios, 1604 E. Jefferson Boulevard, stated, I am in fourth (4th) grade at Good <br /> Sheppard Montessori School. <br /> Ms. Kelly stated, I have always loved waking up to a winter wonderland outside my window. <br /> Ms. Anatolios stated, Nature is our world. This threat has been very hard on it. <br /> Ms. Kelly stated, My teacher loves snow. I'm going to tell you a story about my teacher when she <br /> was a baby. Her mom was returning from a friend's house and it was very snowy and icy. Her <br /> mom slipped and threw my teacher into a snow pile, who was currently asleep. My teacher didn't <br /> wake up from her nap. From then on, she has loved snow. But soon, we are not sure if there is <br /> going to be any more snow. <br /> Ms. Anatolios stated, This is why I really hope you can help stop climate change. It means a lot to <br /> both of us. Today, we are speaking for justice. I am really glad to be here. I hope that you will pass <br /> this ordinance and save our beautiful and treasured Earth. <br /> Ms. Kelly stated, Thank you. <br /> Sarah Anatolios, 1604 E. Jefferson Boulevard, stated, At first (1St), the facts don't add up. How <br /> could the same phenomenon cause a polar vortex and huge wildfires? Is it even scientifically <br /> possible to give the same explanation for a hurricane and a drought? Even if there is such a force, <br /> wouldn't it be too powerful to stop? When it comes to climate change, we have a lot of questions <br /> and it seems like we don't have enough answers.Really,though,we just don't have enough people <br /> willing to accept the answers and that has to change. My name is Sarah Anatolios and I am a fifth <br /> (5th) grader at Good Sheppard Montessori School. What matters to me is that I am not an adult in <br /> a world plagued by natural disasters. What matters to me is that government officials realize these <br /> things are happening and do something to stop them. That is the chance you are getting. Climate <br /> change cannot be stopped entirely by one (1) person, but the opportunity you are being given is <br /> not just to involve yourselves, but to involve the whole City. That can do a lot. So, think about it <br /> and think about the lives of all the people who you could affect with this ordinance. ThankY ou. <br /> Grace Kelly, 301 Peashway Street, stated, I am one (1) of many kids who loves nature, the <br /> outdoors, and the change of seasons. My personal favorite is spring. There is something about the <br /> gentle, earthy feeling which hovers in the atmosphere that pulls me outside the moment I get home <br /> from school. I love the feeling of spring. But last year,the spring of 2018, it seemed to me that the <br /> spring weather I love only lasted a week before diving straight into summer. How, don't get me <br /> EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY I INNOVATION I INCLUSION EMPOWERMENT <br /> 455 County-City Building 227 W.Jefferson Bvld South Bend,Indiana 46601 p 574.235.9221 1574.235.9173 TTD574.235.5567 www.southbendin.gov <br /> 20 <br />