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�I L <br />'. Sy' WAIY. fit' <br />' «as RESOLUTION NO. <br />A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND <br />PUBLICLY COMMENDING AND HONORING THE LATE JEFFREY V. GIBNEY FOR HIS MANY <br />DEDICATED SERVICES AS THE DIRECTOR OF THE CITY'S <br />DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FROM 2007 -2011 <br />Jeff Gibney was a very creative and dedicated leader in urban renewal and was known by many <br />as a person who dedicated his time and multifaceted talents to carry out these visions; and <br />Jeff was the Director of South Bend Heritage Foundation which worked to revitalize neglected <br />and worn areas of the near westside of South Bend, turned the downtown Robertson's department store into <br />vibrant senior housing apartments, built the Sister Maura Brannick Health Center and the shopping center at <br />Chapin Street and Western Avenue; managed the Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Organization which <br />helped foster the Eddy Street Commons development and construction of new homes in that area —just to name <br />a few; and <br />6%i in 2007, Jeff was named by Mayor Stephen J. Luecke to be the Director of the Department of <br />Community and Economic Development, and immediately he engaged and involved neighborhood residents <br />into the many projects, some of which resulted in keeping more than a thousand jobs in downtown South Bend <br />by keeping I" Source Bank and the I" Source Center an economic hub; building a new entrance to South <br />Bend's minor league ballpark; playing a pivotal role on projects such as the Kroc Center, the building of the <br />new Fire Station No. 2 on Chapin and Lincolnway West, and the relocation and building of the new Studebaker <br />Museum, and the one of his favorite the transformation of "the block" at Washington and Walnut into the West <br />Washington Homes, the rehabilitation of Dunbar Corner, breathing new life into the Natatorium and the Hansel <br />Center, as well as the Charles Martin Youth Center; and <br />0NCms�, Jeff Gibney never lost sight of the many lessons he learned at Central High School , and <br />especially those learned from his mentor and friend Charles Martin. <br />Section I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, publicly commends and honors the <br />rich life and legacy of Jeffrey V. Gibney for the countless contributions which he made to our City, and <br />especially those which continue to positively impact our City today as a result of his passion, skill and <br />dedication as the Director of the Department of Community and Economic Development from 2007 -2011. <br />Section II. The South Bend Common Council extends its deepest sympathy to the many family and <br />friends of Jeffrey V. Gibney, and especially his daughter, Maggie Gibney; Bill Weeks, Greg Mueller, and his <br />brothers Greg, David and John. The City of South Bend is a better place today because of Jeff's many talents <br />and dedication to rebuilding and revitalizing our community. <br />and approval by <br />Valerie Schey, <br />This Resolution shall be in full force and effect <br />Mayor. <br />A. Varner, 5" District <br />John de, City Clerk <br />by the Council <br />J. <br />Derek D. Dieter, A . arge; President <br />Gavi Ferlic, At ge <br />ren L. White, At Large; lair, Com.of Whole <br />Kathleen Cekanski - Farrand, Council Attorney <br />,W,#,W Fie 29 <br />Mark Neal, Deputy Mayor of South Bend <br />