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REGULAR MEETING July 9, 2018 <br /> in my mind, is your fiscal responsibility. You have a legacy of that and a legacy of growth for our <br /> City and those are two (2) things that go hand in hand. I know, too, that time spent here is time <br /> away from your other loves and interests and you have many. So I am hoping your next months <br /> will, above all,be a time to rekindle and rediscover those interests. Thank you very much for your <br /> amazing run and best wishes. <br /> Councilmember Jake Teshka stated, First of all, Dave, thank you on behalf of the residents of the <br /> fifth (5th) district for your honorable service on this Council and beyond. Everything you've done <br /> for our City and for people who have needed you, whether it be through your dental practice, the <br /> work in the Clinic and various positions on boards you have sat on,I thank you for.Your thoughtful <br /> representation has been appreciated by your neighbors. After being caucused into this seat I knew <br /> I had big shoes to fill and I must admit I didn't know exactly how big they were until I got here. <br /> This is an amazing group of individuals and I'm happy to work with them. I think I've heard from <br /> each member of the Council and maybe every member of the Clerk's staff that you were their <br /> favorite Council Member, even if in secret. They haven't said favorite republican but maybe that's <br /> just not to my face,but your technical knowledge on things such as the combined sewer overflow, <br /> TIF districts and the like are invaluable and I'm looking forward to continue leaning on you and <br /> the Council for your wisdom and advice as we move through this. I've heard over and over again <br /> how great you are and how people will miss your leadership and that was echoed in my meetings <br /> with Department heads so now I am wondering what I have gotten myself into. It is like when your <br /> girlfriend won't stop talking about her ex. But seriously, the way in which you are unanimously <br /> respected and dare I say loved here in this building speaks volumes to your passion for our <br /> community, your heart for people, and your ability to see beyond party lines. That is noted here <br /> tonig . I've appreciated getting to know you and I appreciate your friendship over the years. I <br /> know I won't be able to ever fully fill your shoes so I've decided to just let you wear them because <br /> they look better on you anyway. Thank you from the fifth(50h). <br /> Councilmember John Voorde stated, I have had the good fortune of sitting in Kareemah's seat as <br /> City Clerk for twelve (12) years and observed the Council's work, the questions back and forth, <br /> the cooperation with the Administration,the putting together of the budget and the good questions, <br /> points of view and priorities that Dave always voiced. I think Dave made South Bend a better <br /> place, the Council a better body and you have made me a better public servant. By observing you <br /> I've tried to emulate the way you carry yourself and the ways you thought about things. It has been <br /> a privilege to know you. I might be one (1) of the only folks up here who also knew your dad. He <br /> was a well-respected local business man and you are a credit to that legacy. Congratulations and I <br /> hope you enjoy the future and I hope to see you down in Bloomington for a game or two (2) at <br /> some point. <br /> Councilmember Gavin Ferlic stated, Dr. Varner, thank you so much for your service to the City. <br /> With regard to the Council, thank you for your professionalism and the amount of respect you <br /> brought to the City on a daily basis. The biggest thank you, though, most importantly is what I've <br /> learned from you. I have learned a lot and thank you for that. <br /> Councilmember Karen White stated, Dr. Varner, what can I say? I have had the privilege of <br /> working with your for nineteen (19) years and I have learned so much. Your passion and <br /> commitment to a level of excellence is notable. Your aim is to ensure we do the very best we can <br /> with the dollars we have for this community. I was speaking with you a little earlier and we were <br /> talking about Redevelopment and you said my passion. That is very clear. You have a passion for <br /> knowledge, professionalism and the ability to work with individuals while being respectful. <br /> Retirement is great but you must learn to say no. Again, we are going to miss you and thank you <br /> again for your many years of service and your commitment to our citizens and the work we are <br /> elected to do. <br /> Councilmember Tim Scott stated, Jake, the breakup is still fresh but we will get past that. Dave, <br /> thank you so much. I've learned a lot from you. I've absolutely appreciated us going to dinner just <br /> about every other Monday. That was great. Your professionalism is beyond belief. You and I <br /> haven't agreed on everything. We have agreed on a lot of stuff which is interesting but there was <br /> always a mutual respect on what we didn't agree on. We need more of that throughout this country <br /> and throughout this City. I remember when Dave first got on Council and my wife and I, with the <br /> politics of the City of South Bend being in the background for us in the 90s, Dave was being <br /> 3 <br />