Commending Richard A. Nussbaum II for his 10 Years fo Dedicated Service as the South Bend City Attorney

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RESOLUTION NO. A6709 / O A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING RICHARD A. NUSSBAUM, II, FOR HIS TEN (10) YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS THE SOUTH BEND CITY ATTORNEY WHEREAS, the South Bend Common Council proudly acknowledges that Indiana Lieutenant Governor Joseph E. Kernan has selected Richard A. Nussbaum, II as his General Counsel effective October 5, 1998; and WHEREAS, the Council recognizes that Richard A. Nussbaum, II was appointed City Attorney over ten years ago, joining City government with the "Class of `88'; and WHEREAS, Dick was instrumental in the refinancing of the lease rental revenue bonds for Coveleski Stadium, resulting in a significant savings to City taxpayers; and WHEREAS, Dick has been responsible for the oversight of contractual relationships with the South Bend Silver Hawks and the predecessor team South Bend White Sox; and WHEREAS, Dick forged legal agreements with the National Football Foundation and Host Communications regarding the College Football Hall of Fame; and WHEREAS, Richard A. Nussbaum, 11 will long be remembered for his loyal and distinguished service to two mayors for what is thought to be the longest tenure for a City Attorney in the history of South Bend. 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 hereby publicly commends Richard A. Nussbaum, II for his ten (10) plus years of dedicated service to all of the citizens of South Bend, Indiana. Section 11. The Common Council notes that Dick has been instrumental in a myriad of issues and projects which have been of great importance to the City, but does sympathize with him in "never having made it to the Big Leagues." Section 111. The Common Council recognizes that Dick will be sorely missed at Legal Department staff meetings. Section IV. The South Bend Common Council wishes Dick and his wife Mary Pat, and their children Matt, Danny, and Kathryn, whom we have watched grow up, continued success and happiness as he accepts new challenges. 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, Member Charlotte Pheifer, Member Roland Kelly, Member John Broden, Member ATTEST.• Loretta Duda, City Clerk Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand, Council Attorney David A. Varner. Member Andrew Ujdak, Member EC4�,Cxcuva,� Sean Coleman, Member John Hosinski, Member Rod Sniadecki, Member Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor