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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 27, 2008
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<br />Whereas, Tania L. Harman is a bilingual grade one and two teacher at Warren
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<br />Primary Center; is in her 20 year of teaching in the South Bend Community School
<br />Corporation, having previously taught at Kennedy, Monroe, Lafayette and Wilson before
<br />coming to Warren Primary Center; and
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<br />Whereas, the South Bend Common Council notes that the Indiana Department of
<br />Education annually conducts an Indiana Teacher of the Year Program which honors the
<br />“outstanding classroom teacher across the state” who is “exceptionally dedicated,
<br />knowledgeable, and skilled”; who inspires students of all backgrounds and abilities to
<br />learn; has the respect and admiration of students, parents, and colleagues; plays an active
<br />and useful role in the community as well as in the school; and is “poised, articulate, and
<br />possesses the energy to withstand a taxing schedule”; and
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<br />Whereas, on September 22, 2008, Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction
<br />Dr. Suellen Reed, named Tania L. Harman the 2009 Indiana Teacher of the Year from the
<br />63 public and nonpublic educators who were nominated by local school superintendents
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<br />from across the state of Indiana for this coveted honor, and Tania L. Harmanwill be
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<br />honored at a dinner at the Hilton Indianapolis North on November 5; and
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<br />Whereas, the South Bend Common Council believes that Tania L. Harman truly
<br />represents education excellence at its best with Tania L. Harman being known for
<br />adjusting her teaching style to meet the needs of each of her students, and especially
<br />those who are unfamiliar with the English language. Ms. Harman noted that:
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<br />“They came to this country seeking a better way of life, and I hold the key to that door
<br />…Knowing my students is a powerful way to get to the heart of a lesson for each
<br />individual”.
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<br /> Now, Therefore, be it resolved, by the Common Council of the City of South
<br />Bend, Indiana, as follows:
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<br />Section I. On behalf of all of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the
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<br />Common Council hereby publicly commends and congratulates Tania L. Harmana
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<br />bilingual grade one and two teacher atWarren Primary Centerfor being named the 2009
<br />Indiana Teacher of the Year by the Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction, which is
<br />the highest of all teaching honors in the State of Indiana.
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<br />Section II The Council wishes Tania L. Harmancontinued success as an
<br />outstanding teacher in the South Bend Community School Corporation, and hopes that
<br />she will continue to add to her many honors the 2009 National Teacher of the Year
<br />Award which will be announced in April of 2009 in Washington, D.C.
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<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/Al “Buddy” Kirsits, At Large
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<br />s/Henry Davis, Jr., 2 District s/Timothy A. Rouse, At Large
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<br />s/Thomas LaFountain , 3 District s/Karen L. White, At-Large
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<br />s/Ann Puzzello, 4 District
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<br />s/Dr. David Varner, 5 District
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<br />s/Oliver J. Davis 6 District s/Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney
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<br />Attest: Adopted this 27 day of October, 2008
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<br />s/John Voorde, City Clerk s/Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor of South Bend
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<br />Councilmember Ann Puzzello, 1247 E. LaSalle, South Bend, Indiana, made the
<br />presentation for this Resolution by first offering her comments and then reading the
<br />Resolution in its entirety and presenting it to Ms. Harman.
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