Commending Roland Kelly for his 2 years of Service as Council President of the South Bend Common Council

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RESOLUTION NO. Z37-79 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING ROLAND KELLY FOR HIS TWO YEARS OF SERVICE AS COUNCIL PRESIDENT OF THE SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL 't bgrt88, the South Bend Common Council acknowledges that Roland Kelly has faithfully and proudly served as Council President for calendar years 1996 and 1997; and W btrt4%, Council President Kelly has effectively and very competently served as Council President and was a key person in promoting broad -based coalitions which were in the best interests of the City; and '11I btrt88, under his skillful and knowledgeable leadership, he assisted the City of South Bend, Indiana, with the transfer of Mayoral leadership from Joseph E. Kernan to Stephen J. Luecke; and "OQltjtrtag, in 1996 and 1997 Council President Roland Kelly dedicated countless hours each year on each of the City's wage negotiating teams, and was instrumental in fostering the first four -year contract with the South Bend Fire Department in 1996 and the first four -year contract with the South Bend Police Department in 1997; and 'Il bgVtHg, with his positive vision of the City of South Bend's future, Council President Kelly admirably represented the City on countless occasions and touched many individuals with his sincere and heartfelt words of gratitude and inspiration; and U trego, the Common Council THANKS and congratulates Roland Kelly for making each of us feel proud that we are a part.of the City of South Bend, and wish him further success as he continues to represent the fine citizens of the Third District. )IOW, '09rtt0rt, Nit It ®rhiUO 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 ROLAND KELLY for his two (2) years of dedicated and very capable leadership to the citizens of South Bend and the Common Council, as its Council President. Section I1. The Common Council notes that Roland has provided thoughtful guidance, learned suggestions, and sincere recommendations (despite an occasional senior moment) which have resulted in positive action and revitalized short and long -term goals forour City. Section III. The South Bend Common Council sincerely wishes Roland and his wife, Joyce, a rich new year, as hopefully more time will be available to be with their children and grandchildren as they continue to be traveling ambassadors for the City of South Bend, Indiana. Section IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by� Comm C u�nc� and Opproval by the Mayor. James Aranowski, First District Andrew Uidak. Sixth Disfrict District A. Varner, %Ittt8t: Large I ( -At Large M. /Itephen Mayor