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IN SR0011

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

1/23/2018

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Zakas

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Celebrates Dr. S. Bernard Vagner on his 100th birthday, which he celebrated on October 28th, 2017
  • Recognizes Dr. Vagner as one of the first African-American physicians in South Bend and the first African-American physician working for the University of Notre Dame
  • Notes Dr. Vagner's medical career including surgical privileges at Saint Joseph and Memorial hospitals and a family practice on Lincoln Way West, plus 28 years as team doctor for Notre Dame
  • Acknowledges Dr. Vagner and his wife Audrey's instrumental role in helping pass South Bend's Fair Housing ordinance in 1968 through testimony about discriminatory housing practices
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to Dr. S. Bernard Vagner

Legislative Description

A SENATE RESOLUTION celebrating Dr. S. Bernard Vagner on the occasion of his 100th birthday.

Last Action

First reading: adopted voice vote

1/23/2018

Full Bill Text

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