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REGULAR MEETING MAY 11, 2009
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<br /> Whereas, the Common Council notes that the National Law Enforcement
<br />Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C., honors more than 18,350 of America’s federal,
<br />state and local law enforcement officers who have been killed in the line of duty, with
<br />this annual week of memorial services requiring all American flags to be lowered to half-
<br />staff; and has a week of activities to honor these Fallen Police Heroes; and
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<br />Whereas, the South Bend Common Council further recognizes that on Friday,
<br />May 8, 2009 the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge # 36 conducted the City of South
<br />Bend’s annual tribute and memorial service to honor all of the South Bend Police
<br />Department Officers who have given their lives in the line of duty, namely:
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<br />Hans BrandtPaul R. DeguchLewis KellerDelbert Thompson
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<br />Fred E. BulandCharles E. Farkas, Sr.Neil McIntyreLloyd Thompson
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<br />Oscar Christensen Thomas J. DeRue, Sr.Nick S. PolizottoHoward Wagner
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<br />Samuel CooperRonald St. Germain, Sr.Scott Lee SevernsHoward Wagner
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<br />with each of these officers having served our City with courage, commitment, honor and
<br />the utmost of professionalism; with each of them also being remembered in the Police
<br />Unity Tour, the Candlelight Vigil, the Concerns of Police Survivors Seminar, and the
<br />National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the events National Law Enforcement
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<br />Museum held in Washington, D. C. during the 2009 Police Officers Memorial Week.
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<br />Now, Therefore, be it resolved, by the Common Council of the City of
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<br />South 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
<br />Common Council hereby publicly commemorates, celebrates, remembers and gratefully
<br />honors each of the fifteen (15) members of the South Bend Police Department who made
<br />the ultimate sacrifice. Each of these officers gave their life while serving & protecting the
<br />residents of the City of South Bend. We salute and embrace each of their family
<br />members and friends.
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<br />Section II. The South Bend Common Council honors each of our fallen police
<br />heroes who have had the 10-42 called out; all of the fallen law enforcement officers
<br />across the country, and all of their families, friends and colleagues who have been left
<br />behind; not because of the way each of them died, but rather because of the way each of
<br />these dedicated police officers lived and selflessly performed their police duties on a 24/7
<br />basis.
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<br />Section III. The Common Council hereby declares May 8 - May 15, 2009, as
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<br />Police Officers Memorial Week in South Bend, Indiana.The Common Council urges all
<br />citizens to remember those who have given their lives while serving as part of the “thin
<br />blue line” standing between the lawful and the lawless. With grateful hearts, the South
<br />Bend Common Council honors each of our dedicated police officers who are serving
<br />today for their individual commitment to their police careers and for their daily
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<br />commitment to making our community safe & secure.
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<br />Section IV. 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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