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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 22, 2013
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<br />Councilmember Schey made a motion to continue this bill until the May 13, 2013 meeting of the
<br />Council. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of
<br />nine (9) ayes.
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<br />RESOLUTION NO. 4254-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
<br /> THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
<br /> RECOGNIZING AND HONORING FORMER COUNCIL
<br /> MEMBER, MAYOR AND PROBATE JUDGE PETER J.
<br /> NEMETH
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<br /> Whereas, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, acknowledges that Peter J.
<br />Nemeth attended St. Patricks’ Grade School, graduated from St. Joseph High School, pursued his
<br />undergraduate degree at the University of Arizona, & his law degree at Columbia Law School;
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<br /> Whereas, Peter J. Nemeth served on the South Bend Common Council for a four (4) year
<br />term, and from 1972 through 1974 he served as Council President; and
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<br /> Whereas, at the age of 33, Peter J. Nemeth was elected Mayor of the City of South Bend
<br />and served from 1976 to 1980, a time when the Century Center and the 1st Source Bank/Marriott
<br />Hotel complex were being developed and constructed, and when a significant expansion and
<br />major upgrades were made to South Bend’s Potawatomi Zoo; and
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<br /> Whereas, known as a hard-working practicing attorney and former Deputy Prosecutor, in
<br />1993, Peter J. Nemeth was appointed by Governor Evan Bayh to serve as the Judge of the St.
<br />Joseph County Probate Court where he served with distinction until his retirement at the end of
<br />2012; and
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<br /> Whereas, Judge Nemeth played a key and instrumental role in developing the Thomas N.
<br />Frederick Juvenile Justice Center which opened in 1997, which continues today to provide St.
<br />Joseph County with a variety of options in dealing with truancy and juvenile crime; and
<br />Whereas, the Common Council notes that Peter J. Nemeth exemplifies the many qualities of a
<br />caring public servant in each of the many roles in which he faithfully served the public.
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<br /> Now, Therefore, be it resolved, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
<br />Indiana, as follows:
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<br /> Section I. On behalf of the citizens of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council is
<br />proud to publicly recognize, honor and congratulate Peter J. Nemeth for his dedication and
<br />service to the public as a South Bend Common Council Member, as the Mayor of the City of
<br />South Bend, and as the Judge of the St. Joseph County Probate Court.
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<br /> Section II. The Council wishes Judge Nemeth, his wife Carol, their five children &
<br />thirteen grandchildren the very best in the years ahead; sincerely thanks him for jobs well done;
<br />and hopes that some day soon we will have the pleasure of hearing him play with the South Bend
<br />Symphony.
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<br /> Section III . This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption
<br />by the Council and approval by the Mayor.
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<br />s/Tim Scott, 1 District s/Oliver J. Davis, 6 District
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<br />s/Henry Davis, Jr., 2 District s/Derek D. Dieter, At Large
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<br />s/Valerie Schey, 3 District s/Gavin Ferlic, At Large
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<br />s/Dr. Fred Ferlic, 4 District s/Karen L. White, At Large
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<br />Dr. David Varner, 5 District Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Attorney
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<br />Attest: Approved this 22 day of April, 2013
<br />s/John Voorde, City Clerk s/Pete Buttigieg, Mayor of South Bend
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