[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 90 (Wednesday, June 22, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1161]
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                HONORING THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA

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                           HON. JOE DONNELLY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 22, 2011

  Mr. DONNELLY of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the City 
of South Bend, Indiana, which was named a 2011 All-America City Award 
winner. South Bend received the honor for a second time, having 
previously won the award in 1967. The city was also a finalist in 2009.
  South Bend was one of ten cities receiving the honor, after a 
delegation from the city told their stories of successful change, 
innovation and community pride. Highlights included the revitalization 
of the Northeast Neighborhood, a $215 million mixed-use development and 
new housing partnership between Indiana University and the University 
of Notre Dame, the redevelopment of a former hospital site, and the 
dedication of the Indiana University-South Bend Civil Rights Heritage 
Center. In addition, South Bend was honored for 212 Degrees Stars, a 
program in which teens influence their peers to stay in school and 
strive for excellence.
  The All-America City competition was created in 1949 by the National 
Civic League (NCL), which is a non-partisan, non-profit organization 
that focuses on building healthy and prosperous communities. The 
competition recognizes cities for civic achievements. A national panel 
of jurors who are local government, business and nonprofit experts, 
recognizes the cities that effectively engage their residents, 
demonstrate environmental stewardship, and encourage job creation.
  Once again, I offer my congratulations to Mayor Stephen Lueke, the 
members of the delegation team, the citizens of this fine city, and all 
those who have supported South Bend on the road to becoming an All-
America City.

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