4694-18 Commemorating and Celebrating the life and public service of Beverly D. Crone

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��SpUTit ul PVACR `1865 BILL NO. 18-01 RESOLUTION NO.4694-18 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,INDIANA COMMEMORATING AND CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND PUBLIC SERVICE OF BEVERLY D. CRONE *66,.4 after twenty years in bookkeeping and accounting, Beverly D. Crone first sought elective office as a member of the South Bend Common Council in 1979; and 6A"Beverly was successful in her bid and was elected a Councilmember-at-Large and reelected in 1983; and N Beverly chose to leave the Common Council after two terms to fill a vacancy in the St. Joseph County Auditor's office; and 6)6"Beverly became the first woman to serve as the St. Joseph County Auditor, a position for which she was elected for two terms and held for ten years; and O Beverly chose to leave the St. Joseph County Auditor's office to run for a position as a St. Joseph County Commissioner; and N Beverly was again successful in her bid and, along with Cindy Bodle, became the first woman to serve as a St. Joseph County Commissioner; and 6)6" Beverly served two terms as a County Commissioner, including a term as the first woman President; and G,iy Beverly's dedication to public service is demonstrated by the thirteen elections in which she ran, all successfully; and N Beverly received many awards during her lifetime including the Sagamore of the Wabash award from the Governor of Indiana; the Women's Fest Lifetime Achievement Award;the Ideal Baldoni Distinguished Achievement Award; together with the keys to the Cities of South Bend and Mishawaka as well as St. Joseph County; and N" the many physical manifestations of Beverly's public service include the Beverly D. Crone Park; the Thomas N. Frederick Juvenile Justice Center;the Mishawaka AM General Plant; the IIN Tek facility; the restored 1855 St. Joseph County Courthouse; and G, , Beverly's legacy will continue not only through her good works in the local community,but also through the lives of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and all others who love and admire her. . � ,/� 6e its 61, Section I. The South Bend Common Council proudly commemorates and celebrates the life and achievements of one of the community's great citizens, Beverly D. Crone. Section II. The Common Council offers Beverly's family and friends its most sincere condolences on Beverly's recent passing on December 31,2017 after a lifetime of public service. Section III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Coun 1 and appro the Mayor. , Ti ott, 1st stri t Council Member Olive ri 6th Di ict ouncil ember Regi liams res on.,2nd District John Voorde,At Large Cou cil Member