04/09/07 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 9, 2007 Whereas, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, recognizes that the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) was founded in 1852 and represents more than 125,000 members of the civil engineering profession worldwide, and is America's oldest national engineering society; and Whereas, the ASCE strives to position engineers as "global leaders who build a better quality of life" by fostering the development of leadership, advancing technology, advocating lifelong learning and promoting the very best of the civil engineering profession; and Whereas, the Council recognizes that the Indiana Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers was founded in 1932 and quietly works to "shape the history of nations around the world" through developing progressive infrastructure and ensuring the public's health, safety and standards of living; and Whereas, in 1978, the Indiana Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers established the "Outstanding Civil Engineer of the Year Award" which is presented to a member, fellow, or honorary member, who has been nominated from each of Indiana's six branches, who is a registered professional engineer whose activities and contributions to the American Society of Civil Engineers, as well as the engineer's "contributions to the public welfare and the advancement of the Civil Engineering profession", has been selfless and exemplary, with the following individuals having been so honored since 1990: 1990 James L. Lott 1994 Theodore E. Leask 1998 Cecil Lobo 2002 James O. Morley 1991 Ronald F. Wukasch 1995 Clifford E. Seufert 1999 Rollin E. Farrand 2003 James L. McKinney 1992 James A. Wurster 1996 Judith G. Congdon 2000 Richard O. Albright 2004 Michael H. Wenning 1993 Augustine Fredrich 1997 Robert W. Crooks 2001 John E. Fisher 2005 Ward W. Martin 2006 Daniel R. Lawson with the winner of this prestigious award for 2007 being South Bend City Engineer Carl P. Littrell, P.E. Now, Therefore, be it resolved, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: Section L On behalf of all of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council is especially proud to honor South Bend City Engineer Carl P. Littrell, P.E. for being awarded the 2007 "Outstanding Civil Engineer of the Year Award" by the Indiana Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers. The Council notes that Carl, a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, joined Shilts, Graves & Associates in 1970 and became President of the company in 1974. In 1990, Carl left the company to begin a public service career with the City of South Bend and has served with distinction as City Engineer since 1997. Section IL The Common Council believes that City Engineer Carl P. Littrell is an excellent role model who has brought the highest of honors to himself, his family and friends, the Department of Public Works and all of the residents of the City of South Bend, Indiana. Section III. The South Bend Common Council wishes City Engineer Carl P. Littrell continued good fortune and success for many years to come. Section IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Council and approval by the Mayor. s/Derek D. Dieter, 1 gc District s/Ervin Kuspa, 6d` District s/Charlotte D. Pfeifer, 2nd District s/Al `Buddy" Kirsits, At Large s/Roland Kelly, 3~d District s/Timothy A. Rouse, At Large s/Ann Puzzello, 4d` District s/Karen L. White, At Large s/Dr. David Varner, Sd` District