Commending Michael P. Barnes for his Service as President of the National District Attorneys Association

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RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, PUBLICLY COMMENDING MICHAEL P. BARNES FOR HIS SERVICE AS PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL DISTRICT ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION WHEREAS, the Mayor and Common Council acknowledge that Michael P. Barnes served as the President of the National District Attorneys Association from July, 1995, through July, 1996; and WHEREAS, Michael P. Barnes has served as the St. Joseph County Prosecuting Attorney continuously since January 1, 1979, and pursuant to Indiana State Law, has been the Chief Law Enforcement Officer for St. Joseph County during that period of time; and WHEREAS, during his tenure as St. Joseph County Prosecuting Attorney, he has initiated and implemented many innovative programs, including the Night Prosecutor, Victim /Witness Assistance Program, Pre- trial Diversion, Domestic Violence Unit, Child Advocacy Center, and the Special Operations Unit; and WHEREAS, during his tenure as President of the National District Attorneys Association, he was instrumental in lobbying Congress for important federal legislation that has impacted this community and all others across the country by the passage of the Omnibus Crime Bill and Habeas Corpus Reform, which have provided for more effective law enforcement in St. Joseph County and across the nation; and WHEREAS, Michael P. Barnes has brought dedication and leadership, through his position as St. Joseph County Prosecuting Attorney and as President of the National District Attorneys Association, which has resulted in the St. Joseph County Prosecutor's Office being a leader and model for law enforcement, and is consistent with the mission of the City of South Bend to be a model city by the year 2000. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. The Mayor and Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, hereby publicly commend Michael P. Barnes for his many years of dedicated service to the citizens of St. Joseph County as Prosecuting Attorney, and for the past year's service as the President of the National District Attorneys Association. SECTION II. The Mayor and Common Council sincerely thank Michael P. Barnes for his many contributions and the giving of his time, expertise, and dedication, which have provided citizens with professional and effective law enforcement throughout our City and St. Joseph County. SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the CFohn Council !nd approval by the Mayor. ��cL _ BrodenFirst District th District Charlotte Pfeifer, Secon Dist ict Ala Roland Kelly, Third Dis ict VLbN.�_ Sean Coleman, At Large �gton, At LargeAt Large AT •ST• oret a Dud Cit Clerk DeVid Varner, Fifth Distric Sg�n�ct� 1 John Hosinski, At Large