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o�soo rx gF� <br /> PEACE <br /> 1865 <br /> Office of the Mayor <br /> News Release <br /> May, 15, 2007 <br /> Contact: Janice Hall, Director, Human Resources, 235-9482 <br /> City Employees Make the Difference <br /> Mayor Stephen J. Luecke has designated May 14 -18 as Employee Recognition <br /> Week for all City of South Bend employees. The theme is "You Make the <br /> Difference". This event is in conjunction with the National Public Service <br /> Recognition Week which is set aside to honor men and women who serve <br /> America as Federal, State and Local Government employees. <br /> Throughout the week, acts of gratitude and appreciation will be expressed in all <br /> city departments. On Wednesday, May 6, 2007, there will be an Awards <br /> Ceremony from 6:00 - 9:00 PM at the Jon Hunt Plaza, with awards being <br /> presented in the categories of Leadership, Community Service, Team <br /> Accomplishment, and Distinguished Public Service Career. Management and <br /> peers were asked to nominate a person in their department who they believed <br /> exemplified outstanding public service. An added special entertainment is a <br /> Karaoke contest resembling the popular "American Idol" show, with employees <br /> being invited to display their talent for the fun of it. <br /> "We are pleased to recognize the work that our city employees accomplish every <br /> day to help South Bend grow and to thrive as a 21St Century City," stated Mayor <br /> Luecke. "We appreciate and value their commitment to quality and to finding <br /> new and better ways to provide more efficient and effective delivery of service to <br /> our residents and visitors." <br /> Many of the City's 1,200 plus employees work diligently without receiving any <br /> recognition for their hard work and this week of acknowledgement is a way of <br /> letting them know they are appreciated. <br /> -30- <br />