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Historic Preservation Commission President's Report — May 16th 2015 • 04/18/2015 7P: HPC Monthly Meeting (County -City Building;Aoom 1308). • 04/21/2016 5P: Attended a visitation service for Matha Choitz, former HP Commissioner and appointee from the Board of County Commissioners who passed away this April 17th, 2016. She was 91. Martha was a former President of Southhold Restorations, Inc. and while there, championed efforts to save many irreplaceable links to our past including the Clement Studebaker Family Mansion "Tippecanoe Place." Her contribution to local preservation began decades ago and cannot be overstated. I had the great pleasure of serving with Martha while on the HPC and was privileged to present her with the HPC President's Award at the 2010 Southhold Awards ceremony. My condolences to her family and to all those who knew her, remember her and celebrate her life. • 04/22/2016 11A: Indiana Bicentennial — St. Joseph County Geo -Cache! (History Museum). Attended media event and launch developed to compliment the Indiana Bicentennial; County Celebration. Thanks to Commissioner Hertel and Executive Director — Feasel for their time and energy in creating this exciting activity which aims to promote exploration of unique attractions throughout St. Joseph County. • 05/06/2016 2:30P: Staff meeting. (HPC Conference Room) Preparation for Kizer Landmark Designation 2nd Reading. Participants included: Elicia Feasel — Executive Director, Brett Hummer — Legal Counsel and Deb Parcell — Deputy Director. 05/13/2016 10:30A: Regional Cities Initiative; Community Celebration featuring the Renaissance District (Building 113) and Studebaker Administration Building. Remarks by Kevin Smith and Addresses by Gov. Mike Pence and Mayor Pete Buttegeig. Enjoyed Indiana Landmarks' tour of the Administration Building and 113 tour by Steve Szaday — HPC Preservation Specialist.