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REGULAR MEETING March 11, 2019
<br /> Indiana, publicly honors and congratulates The South Bend Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma
<br /> Theta Sorority, Incorporated on their outstanding leadership and commitment to social action and
<br /> community service by following in the footsteps of their Founders and remaining in the forefront
<br /> of action as a voice for those in need.
<br /> Councilmember Karen White stated, Section Two (II) The Common Council recognizes Delta
<br /> Days at the State Capital. Two (2) position papers were presented to our state legislators on Hate
<br /> Crimes and Redistricting. Sorors also met with their elected officials. Section(III)This Resolution
<br /> shall be in full force and effect from after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by
<br /> the Mayor.
<br /> Councilmember Karen White stated, I would like to let it be known that the Mayor has already
<br /> approved the resolution. So, we ask for your support of this resolution.
<br /> Arnez Lee, 1743 North Huey Street, South Bend, IN, served as a presenter for this bill. Ms. Lee
<br /> stated, I'm the President of the South Bend Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta. We would
<br /> like to thank you for honoring our social activism in our community. We have been serving the
<br /> South Bend community for sixty-four (64) years. But, we have been serving our country as a
<br /> National Sorority for one hundred and six (106) years. We really believe in being socially active
<br /> in our community, so, this is what we do. We would also like to thank our Soror Karen White
<br /> because she heads our Social Action Committee. So, she keeps us on our toes and keeps us aware
<br /> and socially active in our community. So, we would like to thank her as well. Thank you.
<br /> Kimberly Green-Reeves, 50555 Galaxy Drive, Granger, IN,served as a presenter for this bill. Ms.
<br /> Green-Reeves stated, I served as the Vice President for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. I, too, just
<br /> want to second (2nd) what our President has shared. Councilmember Karen White continues to be
<br /> a leader for us within our sorority and really helps to make sure we are present in the community.
<br /> That is something that, without her, would not be as easy for us to navigate. I do want to express
<br /> sincere appreciation for Soror Councilmember Karen White but also the members behind me as
<br /> well. They have been very instrumental in a lot of things that we do. I can't thank you all enough
<br /> for your presence and working with us, collaboratively, in the community as well.
<br /> Council President Tim Scott opened the floor to questions and comments from Council Members.
<br /> Councilmember Jo M. Broden stated, I get the honors of going first(1st).Nonetheless, your history
<br /> of leadership, advocacy, awareness on really important issues, empowerment across the
<br /> community and particularly with women's voices, really is admirable. The longevity both
<br /> nationally and locally is really remarkable and outstanding. The fact you are here today in such
<br /> strong numbers, and I know it doesn't represent your entire group because I've had occasions to
<br /> see your full numbers in the past, but I do think your numbers and the work you've done is really
<br /> what is attracting people to your cause. Then, in turn, it gives you such an authority on these
<br /> important issues in our community. I do want to particularly thank you for your very robust
<br /> engagement on the Hate Crimes issue within the State of Indiana and redistricting. I don't think
<br /> there are two (2) issues that supersede those in terms of importance in our day and in our time on
<br /> both an individual basis for the people who live in the state of Indiana but then also collectively,
<br /> the work and business community as well. I thank you in particular for the timeliness and the work
<br /> you've been doing most recently on that. I know it's been a long and rich history, but I think your
<br /> activism, in particular at this time, couldn't be more needed. So, thank you for your leadership on
<br /> that.
<br /> Councilmember Jake Teshka stated, I echo a lot of what Councilmember Broden just said. The
<br /> Resolution itself says a lot. Thank you for your leadership in our community, for being engaged
<br /> not only in South Bend but in Indianapolis and far beyond. So, thank you for all that you do.
<br /> Councilmember John Voorde stated, Ladies of the sorority, I know how you feel, Karen keeps us
<br /> on our toes, too. We are privileged to have your work in this community and appreciate it very
<br /> much. Thank you.
<br /> Councilmember Tim Scott stated, Ladies,thank you so much for all you do and what you represent
<br /> on the national level, too. It seems to me, every time, since I've been on Council, something
<br /> impressive is happening and there is a little hint of red someone on someone's outfit. Every time
<br /> I turn around there is something impressive going on and there is that little red somewhere. It is
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