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REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 12, 2011
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<br />Whereas, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, notes that
<br />Stephen J. Luecke began his South Bend political career as one of the original Three
<br />Amigos along with John Voorde and Sean Coleman when three young men collaborated
<br />together on events depicted in Far Side; and
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<br />Whereas, the nine (9) years which Steve served on the South Bend Common
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<br />Council as the 1 District Council Member provided him with great opportunities to
<br />interact and develop a strong resume for the highest executive municipal position which
<br />he was appointed to in January 1997 to complete the Mayoral term of Joseph E. Kernan;
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<br />Whereas, for the next fifteen (15) years, Mayor Steve served with the utmost
<br />distinction, especially in light of being raised as one of seven (7) children by his parents
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<br />in Freeport, Illinois – the site of the 2 Lincoln-Douglas Debate, however this image
<br />quickly changed when Mayor Steve convincingly portrayed a Lame Duck accompanied
<br />by Nurse Peg at a recent Halloween benefit; and
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<br />Whereas, Mayor Steve generated more political cartoons in the South Bend
<br />Tribune which undoubtedly upped its circulation more than any thing, except perhaps
<br />Nancy Sulok’s articles about him; and
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<br />Whereas, a multitude of capital projects throughout the City of South Bend reflect
<br />Mayor Steve’s vision, hand-work, and true love of South Bend, its residents, its
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<br />businesses, and his quest to be a model for other municipalities to be a 21 Century City.
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<br />Now, Therefore, be it resolved, by the Common Council of the City of South
<br />Bend, Indiana, as follows:
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<br />Section I. On behalf of all of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the
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<br />Common Council hereby publicly commends and thanks the 31 Mayor of the City of
<br />South Bend, Indiana, Stephen J. Luecke, for his fifteen (15) years of serving as Mayor,
<br />but more importantly for his character and integrity in faithfully serving the citizens of
<br />South Bend as our executive leader.
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<br />Section II The Council wishes Mayor Steve, his wife Peg, their four (4) children,
<br />and their many other family members and friends great futures. The City of South Bend,
<br />Indiana reflects your hard-work and determination which will positively impact future
<br />generations.
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<br />Section III . This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
<br />adoption by the Council and approval by the Mayor.
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<br />s/Derek D. Dieter, First District s/Oliver J. Davis, Sixth District
<br />s/Henry Davis, Jr., Second District s/Al “Buddy” Kirsits, At-Large
<br />s/Tom LaFountain, Third District s/Timothy Rouse, At-Large
<br />s/Ann Puzzello, Fourth District s/Karen L. White, At-Large
<br />s/Dr. David Varner, Fifth District
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<br /> s/Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand,
<br /> Council Attorney
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<br />s/John Voorde, City Clerk s/Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor
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<br />City Clerk John Voorde, 1029 Clermont, South Bend, Indiana, and St. Joseph County
<br />Treasurer Sean Coleman, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this Resolution
<br />by first offering their comments and reading the Resolution in its entirety and presenting
<br />it to Mayor Luecke.
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