12-08-03 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 8, 2003 Section I. On behalf of all of the citizens of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council hereby publicly honors the 4TH DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBER KARL KING for his tenacious and dedicated leadership in creatively addressing issues and providing probative analysis in suggesting workable solutions to a variety of municipal concerns. Section II. The Common Council commends 4TH DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBER KARL KING for his many contributions to the South Bend community, which are far too many to list in this Resolution; and wish him many great fishing trips to Minnesota as well as many memorable times together with his wife, Margaret, in the years ahead as they enjoy trips to Palm Springs and other places which they both enjoy. Section III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. s /James Aranowski, First District s /Ervin Kuspa, Sixth District s /Charlotte D. Pfeifer, Second District s /Sean Coleman, At Large s /Roland Kelly, Third District s /Al "Buddy" Kirsits, At Large s /Dr. David Varner, Fifth District s /Karen L. White, At Large s /Loretta J. Duda, City Clerk s /Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand, Council Attorney s /Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor Councilmember Charlotte Pfeifer made the presentation for this Resolution by reading it in its entirety and presenting it to Councilmember King. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. There was no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this Resolution. Councilmember King stated that serving and working with the residents of the 4th District has been a rewarding part of the job. He also stated that he appreciated the honor of this Resolution but even more he appreciated having served the last five (5) years with this Council. Councilmember King noted that it has impressed him that members of the Council worked together as partners linked together by a common thread of principal and dedication to an ideal which is best expressed as saying that good government is the power of community inaction. The theory of social justice made real is what he has been able to experience being on the Council. Councilmember King thanked the Council for the Resolution and the honor associated with it and thanked them for the privilege of working with the Council for the last five (5) years. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to adopt this Resolution by acclamation. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried. Councilmembers Kirsits and Kelly offered comments and thanked Councilmember King for his years of dedication as a great leader to the residents of the 4th District and the entire City. RESOLUTION NO. 3275 -03 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING LORETTA J. DUDA FOR HER EIGHT YEARS OF SERVICE AS CITY CLERK WHEREAS, the South Bend Common Council acknowledges that on January 1, 1996, Loretta J. Duda began serving citizens of South Bend as their City Clerk; and CE L' I