Common Council Commending Isabel G. Gonzalez for her 6 Years Dedicated Public Services to City of South Bend Director of Safety & Risk Management

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RESOLUTION NO. „ 2S % �- C/ Y A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING ISABEL G. GONZALEZ FOR HER SIX (6) YEARS OF DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AS ITS DIRECTOR OF SAFETY AND RISK M NA MFNT V btrta o, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, is proud to acknowledge that Isabel G. Gonzalez has been the Director of Safety and Risk Management since 1992; and Vbgrtgg. in this position, Ms. Gonzalez implemented policies and procedures in accordance with the the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and Worker's Compensation; as well as with the Department of Transportation's drug testing and physical fitness regulations and the Occupational Safety Health Administration's rules; and Ubtrt4g, some of Ms. Gonzalez many achievements include helping to develop cost - effective resolution of medical claims and rates, preparing bid specifications for occupations health care providers; creating return to work policies and procedures; and developing and conducting training programs in accordance with regulatory standards; and "Q btrt9g, some of the other comprehensive safety policies and procedures developed in accordance with OSHA guidelines include: Lock Out/Tag Out, Hazard Communication, Confined Space, Hearing Conservation, Drug Detection & Deterrence, and Bloodborne pathogens; while developing industrial hygiene surveys for asbestos containing material, lead exposure and noise; and most recently fostered conversational Spanish classes for the Police Department and EMS; and Ubtrt48, as a member of the Hoosier Safety Council Board of Directors and the Hoosier Safety Council Conference Planning Committee, and as the Immediate Past President of this organization, Ms. Gonzalez helped develop with the Fire Department, local union representatives and medical directors, a nationally recognized program on respirator clearance for fire fighters. Section I. On behalf of all the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council hereby publicly commends ISABEL G. GONZALEZ for her six (6) years of dedicated and capable leadership as the City's Director of Safety & Risk Management. Section H. The Common Council recognizes that Ms. Gonzalez has provided thoughtful guidance, learned suggestions and recommendations in the area of safety & risk management, many of which have resulted in state -wide and nationally - recognized programs and procedures., Section 111. The South Bend Common Council THANKS Isabel G. Gonzalez for her many years of dedicated public service, and concurs with the Muskegon Community College who recently publicly acknowledged that Isabel G. Gonzalez is an adult role model whose many qualities should be emulated. We wish you continued good fortune in the years ahead. Section IV, This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from after liIdi n by the mmon Council and approval by the Mayor. James Aranowski, First District Andrew Ujdajc,�Sixth Di 'ct Sean Coleman, At Large Jo HAsinski, At Large, ., bd Sniadecld, At Large Steph n J. e c , ayor K'-C:zt'— 6—�4 • - Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand Council Attorney