12-23-96 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 23, 1996 A hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council President Coleman read the resolution. Ann Puzzello, 1247 E. LaSalle, a former Council Member, Kevin Horton, City Controller, Jean Chizar, 2202 Portage, and Bill Borders, 946 Roosevelt, spoke in favor of this resolution. Council Member Pfeifer made a motion to adopt the resolution by acclamation, seconded by Council Member Varner. The motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 2431 -96 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING THOMAS ZAKRZEWSKI, SIXTH DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBER, FOR HIS 13 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Whereas, the South Bend Common Council proudly acknowledges that Thomas Zakrzewski has served as Sixth District Council Member for the past thirteen years; and Whereas, the Council acknowledges that when Council Member Zakrzewski was first elected he was unable to partake in Holiday Spirits cause he was too young; and Whereas, despite being the youngest Council Member ever elected to serve on the South Bend Common Council, Tom Zakrzewski used his energy, youth, and enthusiasm to pursue many new and innovative causes for the citizens of South Bend, and in particular the residents of the Sixth District; and Whereas, Council Member Zakrzewski has diligently served under Mayor Roger 0. Parent and Mayor Joseph E. Kernan; has held every elected officer position of the Council from Council President and Vice - President to Chairperson of the Committee of the Whole; has chaired the most powerful committees of the Council; and has answered thousands of citizen calls and requests over his thirteen years of service; and Whereas, Council Member Zakrzewski a /k /a "Junk Yard Czar" has faithfully inspected on an annual basis each of the recycling centers wishing to operate in the City; fought hard to ensure the rights and voices of the citizens of the West Side during the debates on the Ethanol Plant; was instrumental in making Coveleski Stadium a reality; challenged the City Administration to focus on a paved alley program which would enhance the older sections of our fine City; championed enforceable truck route legislation, and supported the Belleville Softball Complex which is scheduled to open in 1997 -- -with these just being some of the many vital activities Tom Zakrzewski has dedicated his time and efforts to in his 13 years of service. Now, Therefore, Be it Ordained by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: Section I. On behalf of all of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council hereby publicly commends Thomas Zakrzewski for his thirteen (13) years of dedicated and enthusiastic service to the citizens of South Bend and in particular the residents of the Sixth District and the entire West side. Section II. The Common Council notes that Council Member Zakrzewski just turned 34 years old last week, but is today the "Dean of the Council" by having the longest current tenure on the South Bend Common Council. Section III. The South Bend Common Council wishes Tom well as he takes on career endeavors as the newly elected Treasurer of St. Joseph County; wishes him, his wife, Mindy, and their entire family continued success; and gratefully says Dzienkuje on behalf of all of South Bend!!!!