07-13-98 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JULY 13, 1998 Now, Therefore, Be It Ordained by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: Section I. On behalf of all the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council publicly commends and congratulates the Honorable Jeanne M. Jourdan for her more than seventeen and one -half years of selfless contributions to public service as a hard - working and dedicated Judge of the St. Joseph Superior Court, and for personifying the highest standards of public service in our community. Section II. Judge Jourdan's influence and guidance through her teaching at the University of Notre Dame Law School and her continued service as an instruction for attorneys through the National Institute of Trial Advocacy, will enable her to continue to challenge individuals in the classroom, so that they are better prepared to serve as lawyers in their respective communities throughout the United States. Section III. Judge Jeanne M. Jourdan, a true and genuine lady, with a quick wit, a learned intellect, and a kind heart, has truly set an extremely high bench mark and standard for all future individuals who are called to serve as a judge in our community, to try to emulate. Section IV. The South Bend Common Council hereby declares the week of July 13, 1998, as "Judge Jeanne M. Jourdan Week" and sends its heartfelt wishes to Judge Jourdan, her family, and especially her daughters, grandchildren and husband Tom, as she embarks on new paths which we sincerely hope will be filled with "simple abundance ". Section V. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. James Aranowski, First District David Varner, Fifth District Charlotte Pfeifer, Second District Andrew Ujdak, Sixth District Roland Kelly, Third District Sean Coleman, At Large John Broden, Fourth District John Hosinski, At Large ATTEST: Rod Sniadecki, At Large Loretta Duda, City Clerk Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand, Council Attorney A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Pfeifer read the resolution. Council Member Kelly made a motion to adopt the resolution by acclamation. The motion carried. Judge Jourdan thanked the Council, indicating that serving this community was a great joy. Richard Nussbaum, City attorney, advised he was representing the mayor, in presenting a key to the City to Judge Jourdan. REPORT OF CITY OFFICES Susan O'Connor, recreation director for the Parks and Recreation Department introduced Rick Kring who has chaired the Ethnic Festival Parade for many years, and Paula Garis. special events coordinator, who gave an overview of the festival. Rick Kring informed the Council that the committee works all year preparing for the next parade. Paula Garis reported they had over one hundred and fifty vendors - crafts, food and displays. She r I- I