No. 1944 commending M. Catherine Roemer for exemplary service to the SBRC

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RESOLUTION NO. 1944 A RESOLUTION COMMENDING M. CATHERINE ROEMER 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, Cathy served as a member of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission since March 1, 2002; and WHEREAS, Cathy brought her lengthy experience as Controller for the City of South Bend and has made special contributions to the Commission by bringing broad, detailed knowledge of government processes and government organizations to the Commission; and WHEREAS, during her tenure on the Commission Cathy has had an active role in projects such as TJX, Environmental Health Labs, the Wenger Home Rehab, Tech Data, The Villas at Blackthorn, Waters Edge, Memorial Hospital expansion, Main and Jefferson Project, Designation of the South Side Development Area, the Studebaker /Oliver Plow Works redevelopment project and the expansion of Blackthorn Development Area; and WHEREAS, Cathy unselfishly gave of her time for the betterment of the community with no concern for individual honor or recognition, although she played an instrumental role in setting policy and negotiating through the details of many important projects; and WHEREAS, Cathy has never forgotten the public that she serves and has been committed to the public process of decision making; and WHEREAS, Cathy has moved outside the City of South Bend limits and can no longer serve on the South Bend Redevelopment Commission; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Bend Redevelopment Commission hereby recognizes M. Catherine Roemer for her exemplary commitment and distinguished service to the South Bend Redevelopment Commission and the City of South Bend; thanks her for the outstanding contributions she has made; and declares it will sincerely miss her diligent work and her presence at future meetings. ADOPTED at a meeting of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission held on May 16, 2003, at 1308 County-City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana 46601. SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION By: >1 Robert W. Hunt, President ATTEST: r-2 Philip J. Faccend ecr ry