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RESOLUTION NO. <br />A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF <br />SOUTH BEND, INDIANA DECLARING MAY 5TH THROUGH MAY 9TH, 2014 AS <br />OPPORTUNITY YOUTH WEEK IN SOUTH BEND <br />CN;wd, Out of School JAG Specialists are employed by the Northern Indiana Workforce Board <br />to serve dropped out youth ages 16 — 21, to e n a b 1 e t It e in t o reach their full potential; and <br />e, Out of School JAG Specialists are actively committed to assisting dropped out youth explore <br />their abilities, strengths, interests, and talents as these traits relate to career awareness & development; <br />and <br />N7CvcA, Out of School JAG Specialists assist dropped out youth to focus on attainment of their High <br />School Equivalency Diploma and to further the educational, personal and social growth of their <br />families and communities; and <br />6*Z� Out of School JAG Specialists work with teachers, other educators, community partners and all <br />interested and invested parties to help dropped out youth explore their potential and set realistic goals for <br />themselves; and <br />Out of School JAG Specialists seek to identify and utilize community resources that can <br />enhance and complement comprehensive personal and professional development of dropped out youth to <br />become productive members of society; and <br />Out of School JAG Specialists work diligently with dropped out youth to ensure <br />that they attain the soft, social, technical and interpersonal skills needed to be workforce <br />ready in the 21" Century, all considered an integral part ofthe educational and workforce development <br />process to successfully transition to adulthood. <br />Section I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, publicly acknowledges the work, <br />dedication and commitment of the Northern Indiana Workforce Board who employ Out of School JAG <br />Specialistswho work closely with youth ages 16 -21 who have dropped out of school. <br />Section II. The South Bend Common Council hereby declares May 5, 2014 through May 9, 2014 as <br />"Opportunity Youth Week" in South Bend, Indiana, and encourages all individuals to continue to help dropped <br />out youth explore their potential and help them obtain their goals. <br />This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Council <br />Henry Davis, Jr., 2n0 District <br />Valerie Schey, 3� District <br />Dr. Fred Ferlic, 4` District <br />Dr. David A. Varner, 5` District <br />7 <br />John Vo e, City Clerk <br />Oliver J. Davis, 6 District <br />Derek D. Dieter, At Large <br />Gavin Ferlic, At Large <br />Karen L. White, At Large <br />Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand, Council A 'y <br />Rom.- <br />Mark Neal, Deputy Mayor of South Bend <br />