No. 2116 commending Philip J. Faccenda for exemplary service to the south bend redevelopment commission

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ri • RESOLUTION NO. 2116 A RESOLUTION COMMENDING PHILIP J. FACCENDA FOR EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION WHEREAS, many people express concern about urban problems and their impact upon the community; and WHEREAS, some people demonstrate their concern by personal involvement in the process of seeking solutions; and WHEREAS, a very few people are both willing and able to bring a degree of dedication that culminates in real, measurable progress, enriching the life of the community; and WHEREAS, Phil has served as a member of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission since February 18,1991;and WHEREAS, Phil's business experience and insight and his leadership skills were invaluable to the Commission; and WHEREAS, during his tenure on the Commission Phil has had an active role in projects such as Central High School Apartments, Stephenson Mill Apartments, The Pointe at St. Joseph Apartments, and the Robertson's Apartments; the College Football Hall of Fame, the St. Joseph County Juvenile Justice Center, the Boys and Girls Club, the new campus of Ivy Tech State College, the Leighton Plaza project and the renovation of the Morris Performing Arts Center and Palais Royale; the American Home Dreams project, Heritage Homes Southeast, and the Wenger Home Rehab; the expansion of Crowe Chizek, Press Ganey, Memorial Hospital, Environmental Health Labs, Bosch; and the South Bend Chocolate Caf6; the business attraction of A. J. Wright; the expansion and relocation of Rose Fuel, Tech Data, Gibbs Wire, Deluxe Sheet Metal, Tire Rack, Studebaker Museum and The Vine restaurant; designation of the Sample-Ewing Development Area, the South Side Development Area, the Northeast Neighborhood Development Area; the Studebaker/Oliver Plow Works redevelopment project and the Oliver Industrial Park; the redevelopment of Scottsdale Mall with the Erskine Village project; and designation of the state's first Sales Tax Increment Finance District; and WHEREAS, Phil unselfishly gave of his time for the betterment of the community with no concern for individual honor or recognition, and has played an instrumental role in setting policy and negotiating through the details of many important projects; and WHEREAS, Phil has never forgotten the public he serves and has been committed to the public process of decision making; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Bend Redevelopment Commission hereby recognizes Philip J. Faccenda for his exemplary commitment and distinguished service to the South Bend Redevelopment Commission and the City of South Bend; thanks him for the outstanding contributions he has made; and declares it will sincerely miss his diligent work and his presence at future meetings.