Council Minutes
17887
December 10, 2001
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
December 10, 2001
The city council of the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota met in special session in the council chambers in City Hall on Monday, December 10, 2001 during the committee of the whole meeting at the hour of 7:00 o’clock p.m. with President Gershman presiding. Present at roll call were Council Members Brooks, Bjerke, Hamerlik, Burke, Glassheim, Gershman, Christensen, Klave, Kerian, Bakken, Kreun, Martinson - 11; absent: Council Members Stevens, Martinson, Lunak - 3.
ADOPT RESOLUTION OF THE GRAND FORKS CITY COUNCIL
RECOGNIZING THE EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE OF THE
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA 2001 FOOTBALL TEAM
The city auditor read the resolution as follows:
WHEREAS, the University of North Dakota football team defeated Grand Valley State 17 to 14 on December 8, 2001 for the NCAA Division II Championship; and
WHEREAS, this is the first NCAA Division II Football Championship EVER in UND football history; and
WHEREAS, the UND football team posted an amazing record of 14-1 overall in the 2001 season; and
WHEREAS, the football players chose to never give up and demonstrated true sportsmanship that is an inspiration and a goal for every athlete and team; and
WHEREAS, UND place-kicker Cameron Peterka, was named to the 25-player American Coaches Association Division II All-America team and 8 UND players were named to the Daktronics Division II All-Midwest Region Football Team; and
WHEREAS, the UND football team drew over 100,000 fans to their home games to experience the glory of their season; and
WHEREAS, the UND football team excelled off the field as well as on the field and produced 12 of the 28 members of the 2001 NCC All-Academic Football Team and Mac Schneider was named to the 2001 Verizon College Division Academic All-District VII First Team; and
WHEREAS, Head Coach Dale Lennon was named the AFCA Division II Regional Coach of the Year and the 2001 North Central Conference Coach of the Year;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That the Grand Forks City Council recognizes December 2001 as "University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux Football Month" and that the UND 2001 football team's on and off-the-field performance exemplifies noble character and a hard work-ethic that serves as inspiration and a source of pride for the University, the city and all they represent.
Adopted this 10th day of December, 2001.
Signed: Harold Gershman, President
Grand Forks City Council
It was moved by Council Member Brooks and seconded by Council Member Kreun to adopt the resolu-tion. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Bjerke, Hamerlik, Burke, Glassheim, Gershman, Christensen, Klave, Kerian, Bakken, Kreun – 11; voting “nay”: None. President Gershman declared the resolution adopted.
Mr. Duquette announced that this resolution will be read live to the team at the Alerus tonight. President Gershman read a letter from Mayor Brown.
ADJOURN
It was moved by Council Members Brooks and seconded by Council Member Hamerlik to adjourn. Carried 11 votes affirmative.
Respectfully submitted,
John M. Schmisek
City Auditor
Approved:
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Harold A. Gershman, President of City Council
and Acting Mayor