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RESOLUTION NO. 4139-11 <br />A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, <br />PUBLICLY COMMENDING AND THANKING TOM LAFOUNTAIN FOR HIS FOUR (4) <br />YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS THE 3RD DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBER <br />1& , the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, recognizes that it has had many <br />attorneys serve on the Council over the years, but never one like Tom LaFountain who spoke infrequently <br />during public meetings, but when he did, the room listened; and <br />`TIVexem, perhaps it was his demeanor as a professor at Bethel College which brought to him the <br />keen ability to effectively chair the Personnel and Finance Committee for many years; and <br />'ix,,w, others believe it was his Wolverine background which taught him to be a great team <br />player on the City Negotiating Team who was able to reach agreement with the police union and the <br />firefighters union representatives; and <br />`'j, community service and dedication to the people of the 3rd District are just some of the <br />many things that the Council will remember which reflect Tom's tenure on the Council; and <br />Wkwz�,, Personnel and Finance Committee budget hearings; meetings on proposed appropriations <br />and transfers — are just some of the very dry but necessary duties which Tom spear- headed with <br />credibility and a tone which kept everyone on task. <br />o C7-ex itxeaa/ved, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as <br />follows: <br />Section I. On behalf of all of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common <br />Council hereby publicly commends and thanks Tom LaFountain for his character and integrity in <br />faithfully serving the residents and businesses in the 3rd Councilmanic District. <br />Section II The Council wishes Tom, his wife, Jill, and their two (2) sons only the best in the <br />years ahead as they seek new adventures with family and friends. Our door will always be open to you to <br />assist during budget hearings, wage negotiations and other tedious but necessary fiscal tasks. <br />Section III . This Re lution <br />Co it and a p 1 by the yor. <br />Derek D. Dieter, 1St District <br />He Davis, Jr., District <br />uzzello, 4 Distri , <br />-- Dr avid Varner, St District <br />shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the <br />Oliver J. Davis 6"' District <br />e <br />Timothy Ouse, At Large <br />`; /yry/�) <br />A C4 , , _ <br />Al "Buddy" Kirsi , At Large <br />Karen L. White, At Large <br />Kathleen Cekanski - Farrand, Attorney <br />