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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 22, 2013
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<br />Councilmember Oliver Davis made the presentation for this Resolution by reading it in its
<br />entirety and presenting it to the Honorable Judge Nemeth.
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<br />There was no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to
<br />this Resolution.
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<br />Judge Nemeth and his wife Carol thanked the Council for this honor.
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<br />Jim Masters, Nemeth, Feeney & Masters & Campiti, P.C. 211 W. Washington, South Bend,
<br />Indiana, offered his congratulations to Judge Nemeth.
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<br />Councilmember’s White, Gavin Ferlic, Oliver J. Davis, Dr. Varner, Dr. Ferlic, Henry Davis, Jr.,
<br />Scott and Dieter thanked the Honorable Judge Nemeth for his years of dedication as a
<br />Councilmember, Mayor and Judge to the residents of South Bend and St. Joseph County.
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<br />Councilmember Dr. David Varner made a motion to adopt this Resolution by acclamation.
<br />Councilmember Scott seconded the motion which carried.
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<br />RESOLUTION NO. 4255-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
<br /> THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
<br /> CONGRATULATING AND HONORING DON INKS
<br /> FOR HIS 31 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO
<br /> THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
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<br />Whereas, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, is especially proud
<br />to congratulate and honor Don Inks, the Director of Economic Resources for the City of South
<br />Bend’s Community Investment Department, for his thirty-one (31) years of dedicated service to
<br />the City; and
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<br />Whereas, Don began working for the City when Roger O. Parent was South Bend’s
<br />Mayor, and because of his knowledge and expertise he continued to provide vital professional
<br />services to the City under Mayors Joseph E. Kernan, Stephen J. Luecke and Pete Buttigieg; and
<br />served under an even greater number of department heads; and
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<br />Whereas,; over the years, Don has worn many hats in his faithful and dedicated service to
<br />the City of South Bend - beginning as a Fiscal Officer in 1981 when Pat McMahon headed up
<br />the Department, taking on many other titles when Jon Hunt was in charge such as Director of
<br />Business Assistance, Director of Economic Development, Executive Director of the Business
<br />Development Corporation, Executive Director of the Indiana Revolving Fund, Executive
<br />Director of the Corporation for Entrepreneurial Development - just to name a few; and
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<br />Whereas, Don’s vision, recommendations based on detailed and meticulous reviews of
<br />thousands of documents, countless meetings and discussions have helped shaped the rebirth of
<br />South Bend as a key and vital economic engine in northern Indiana focusing on job creation; and
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<br />Whereas, the Common Council notes that a man with a mustache is said to be a person
<br />who appears “intelligent, confidant, serious, and a symbol of someone who is cool” – Don Inks
<br />is truly representative of all of these qualities and many more.
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<br /> Now, Therefore, be it resolved, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana,
<br />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 Don Inks for his dedication, commitment to
<br />providing accurate details, and loyal service to the City of South Bend, Indiana for the past
<br />thirty-one (31) years.
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<br />Section II. The Council wishes Don and his wife, Beth, only the best as they embark on
<br />the next chapter of their lives; and hopes that Don’s remodeling projects bring him much joy and
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