02-25-02 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 25, 2002 WHEREAS, 2001 was Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc.'s second consecutive year of setting a record for job placements, with 751 individuals being placed in productive employment opportunities; and WHEREAS, Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc. served 2,708 clients in 2001 in various job related training programs which included providing vocational services in South Bend, Logansport, Peru, Niles, Hammond; as well as providing two (2) full -time staffpersons in the Center for the Homeless where 70 individuals were assisted; and WHEREAS, Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc. operates sixteen (16) full -scale stores which are open to the public, with the most recent store opening in Valpariso, Indiana, and showcasing its flagship store located on Ireland Road in South Bend, Indiana. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY 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 publicly declares the month of March 2002 as "DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH" in South Bend, Indiana. Section II. The Common Council notes that there have been many advancements made since the Americans With Disabilities Act was passed by Congress in 1990; and wishes to acknowledge in particular some of the many contributions and services being performed by GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF MICHIANA, INC., in developing the "power of work" for people with disabilities. Section III. The Common Council wishes to sincerely thank and commend the tireless dedication and support, as well as the many quality services provided by those special individuals who work in and for GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF MICHIANA, INC., with their programs focusing on the "power of work" so that people with disabilities may live a more vital, active and meaningful life. Section IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. s /James Aranowski, First District s /Andrew Ujdak, Sixth District s /Charlotte Pfeifer, Second District s /Sean Coleman, At Large s /Roland Kelly, Third District s /Al "Buddy" Kirsits, At Large s /Karl King, Fourth District s/Karen L. White, At Large s /David Varner, Fifth District s/Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand Council Attorney ATTEST: s /Loretta J. Duda, City Clerk s /Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor Council President Kelly asked Vice - President Karen White to present this Resolution for consideration and asked representatives of Goodwill Industries, Mr. Dennis Freeland, Ms. Shirley Thomas, Mr. Dennis Winterod and Ms. Debie Coble to join her for this presentation. Councilmember White read the Resolution in its entirety and presented it to the above -named representatives. Mr. Dennis Freeland stated that Goodwill Industries is proud of what they do. He noted that it is great to work in a community that recognizes that there is a disability issue and that a certain segment of the population is disabled. Yet, with the right match, getting the right employer and the -2-