2012 South Bend Citizen Award - John Sellers

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RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AWARDING JOHN SELLERS WITH THE MAY 2012 SOUTH BEND CITIZEN AWARD" 6Aa the South Bend Common Council notes that many residents of the City of South Bend contribute to the vibrancy and vitality of our entire community; and 6)6" the Common Council is proud to recognize that JOHN SELLERS grew up on Forest Avenue; now lives on Blaine in the 1St District, and has been involved with the Near Northwest Neighborhood (NNN) for many years; and CA" JOHN SELLERS is an integral member of the NNN Environmental Committee which "promotes environmental and sustainable living practices by exploring ways to improve the `look and feel' of the neighborhood by fostering positive relationships" with South Bend City Departments; works to improve access to services by addressing "quality of life issues "; helps with the semi - annual "plant swaps "; and actively works to build strong relationships with neighbors who are "interested in positively impacting the Near Northwest Neighborhood "; and 6*9 JOHN SELLERS is an Adopt -a Block Captain; a previous participant of the Marketing Committee that recently upgraded the NNN website; helped with the "Neighborhood Green Spaces" program which oversees three (3) areas, namely: Diamond Avenue Garden located at the corners of Diamond, Humboldt and Cleveland; a second garden at the corner of Lamonte Terrace and Lafayette Boulevard which incorporates a winding brick path leading to Leeper Park; and personally oversees maintenance at the Triangle Garden located at the corners of Portage Avenue, Vassar Street and Sherman Avenue; and John is the primary volunteer coordinator who directs the organizations garden- oriented youth service projects throughout the Near Northwest. Qf) JOHN SELLERS is an ideal model of citizen involvement. P-41—, cT,( g� , & st d, 6y d. W__ 96..d, P , as follows: Section I. On behalf of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council is pleased to publicly present to JOHN SELLERS with the "May 2012 SOUTH BEND CITIZEN AWARD ". Section II. The Common Council thanks JOHN SELLERS for volunteering countless hours throughout the Near Northwest Neighborhood which is resulting in many positive improvements to this vital part of the South Bend community. Congr a ao ! Section III. This Resolution shall be in full force anV1/f*gfjfrom aWpAer its adoption by the ncil and approval by the Mayor. Tim co 1-iuistnct Henry Davis, Jr., 2" District \ in Q — S NYate—rie Schey, 3r District Dr. Fredd erlic, 4t District n J. C Large Vyin/ er lic, At Large 14aren L. White, At Large