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REGULAR MEETING Auzust 14, 2017
<br /> Councilmember Tim Scott stated, Thank you, Karen, for everything that you have done. Right
<br /> now, we'll take comments from the Council.
<br /> Councilmember Gavin Ferlic stated, Congratulations, and I hope you enjoy your time.
<br /> Councilmember John Voorde stated, Even though I've been around a long time, I've still got a
<br /> lot to learn, and you're the kind of person that I'd learn from. So,thank you very much.
<br /> Councilmember Oliver Davis stated, Thank you for all your wisdom, and I'm glad to continue to
<br /> be able to work with you on the Council. I also got a chance to work with you at IUSB, so it's
<br /> been an honor to have you in my life.
<br /> Councilmember Dr. David Varner stated, It's been about, I think, eighteen (18) years we've been
<br /> on the Council together, and I'm glad to share that eighteen(18) years with someone like you,
<br /> because we've been able to get together on things—a few disagreements, but, by-and-large, I
<br /> think we look out for the same thing. That's a great trait that you have, and it's been great to
<br /> work with you.
<br /> Councilmember Randy Kelly stated, Karen, it's truly an honor to know you and to work with
<br /> you. There's not a more caring, thoughtful public servant anywhere. I appreciate all you've done
<br /> for me and our community. Congratulations.
<br /> Councilmember Regina Williams-Preston stated, Karen, a lot has been said that is so true, and I
<br /> just want to thank you for being a role model; for really being somebody I could go to in this
<br /> new role on the Council. I find you, as often people say, very even-tempered. But, I've also
<br /> noticed, being up here with you: you're also a pitbull. So, I've seen that behind the scenes and I
<br /> really do appreciate that. Thank you so much. Congratulations. I look forward to continue
<br /> working with you.
<br /> Councilmember Tim Scott stated, Karen, like I said at IU: my first year on Council, I sat next to
<br /> you for a reason—and that was because you're my mentor, whether you liked it or not. I sat next
<br /> to you because I learned so much from you, in this position that I take very seriously. I
<br /> appreciate that. I have learned like all other people have learned. I appreciate being able to work
<br /> with you all these years and much, much more. At this time, I turn it over to you and your
<br /> family, if you'd like to say anything.
<br /> Councilmember Karen White stated, I would like to say thank you to each and every one (1) of
<br /> you. I'm so glad that this is the end. It has been a wonderful two (2)weeks. I have been very
<br /> uncomfortable but I do appreciate all of your awards, your acknowledgement, but, most
<br /> importantly, to have an opportunity to work with each and every one (1) of you. It's been a joy. I
<br /> look forward to the upcoming years, and I will continue to do my best to do the job that I've
<br /> been elected to do. Thank you so much.
<br /> Lorraine White, 4225 Hunter Run Circle, stated, I thank you for taking care of her, because she
<br /> often takes care of everyone—people at IUSB, people in the city, especially as our family
<br /> member. So, I thank you for supporting her in everything that she's done.
<br /> This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and
<br /> opponents were given an opportunity to be heard.
<br /> Those from the public wishing to speak in favor of this bill:
<br /> Samuel Brown, 222 East Navarre Street, South Bend, IN, stated, There is not enough time to say
<br /> all the things you want to say about Karen. She's remarkable. I hope that in her retirement she
<br /> can get some rest, because I know everybody is still going to be trying to call her and lean on
<br /> her. Mr. Brown implored Councilmember White to enjoy herself in her retirement.
<br /> Debra Walker, 639 Diamond Avenue, South Bend, IN, stated, To my sister, Karen: thank you,
<br /> thank you,thank you. You are such a great person and a great mentor, and we couldn't do it
<br /> without you. God bless you.
<br /> Pastor Rickardo Taylor, Sr., 137 East Indiana Avenue, South Bend, IN, stated that he and
<br /> Councilmember White met as children and attended the same church. Mr. Taylor stated, Always
<br /> a pillar. You have set a standard, within our community, of leadership. And—me, as a pastor-
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