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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 24, 2008 thth Whereas, Ken taught 7 and 8 grade at Holy Cross School for three years and later worked at the Niles Daily Star from 1970 to 1980 where he earned the title of Managing Editor; and Whereas, the Common Council acknowledges that the South Bend Tribune hired Ken as the Assistant Sports Editor in 1980, a position he held until his promotion to Assistant Managing Editor in 1986 through his retirement on November 14, 2008; and Whereas, in addition to his distinguished journalism career at the Tribune and the Star, Ken earned many awards and honors, some of which included earning the Indiana st Sports Writer of the Year Award in 1983 and won 1 place for his 1984 story about the riots in Detroit after the Tigers won the World Series; Ken has taught for the past ten years two journalism classes at IU South Bend; and Whereas, the South Bend Common Council believes that Kenneth Klimek epitomizes the very best of journalism by presenting the facts or describing events with accuracy and integrity, which the many readers of the South Bend area have enjoyed over the years. 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 commends and congratulates another “Hometown Hero” KENNETH KLIMEK for a job well done. Ken will long be remembered for dedicating his professional life to become a noted journalist, assistant sports editor, managing editor, assistant managing editor, teacher and professor in the South Bend and Niles areas. Section II The Council wishes KENNETH KLIMEK many more years of continued success as he ventures out to spend more time with his two sons, Todd and Kyle, and his five grandchildren. Section III . This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Council and approval by the Mayor. st s/Derek D. Dieter, 1 District s/Al “Buddy” Kirsits, At Large nd s/Henry Davis, Jr., 2 District s/Timothy A. Rouse, At Large rd s/Thomas LaFountain, 3 District s/Karen L. White, At-Large th s/Ann Puzzello, 4 District th s/Dr. David Varner, 5 District th s/Oliver J. Davis 6 District s/Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney th Attest: Adopted this 24 day of November, 2008 s/John Voorde, City Clerk s/Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor of South Bend Councilmember Al “Buddy” Kirsits, 722 Marquette Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this Resolution by first offering his comments and then reading the Resolution in its entirety and presenting it to Mr. Klimek. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time Mr. Klimek thanked the Council for this honor. He stated that it was Mr. Bill Moor that hired him at the South Bend Tribune. Mr. Klimek stated that he truly enjoyed working with everyone and introduced his 10 year old triplets. Additionally, Councilmember Dieter offered comments and thanked Mr. Klimek for his dedication to journalism. 4