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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 24, 2008 columnist, and true “Hometown Hero” BILL MOOR for his more than 36 years of writing for the South Bend Tribune and for capturing with his pen, often with wit, sometimes with tears, but always with character and integrity the many caring stories of people and events of the Michiana community. Section II The Council wishes BILL MOORand his wife, Margaret, only the best in the years ahead as they seek new adventures with family and friends. South Bend is a . far better place today because of BILL MOOR Section III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Council and approval by the Mayor. st s/Derek D. Dieter, 1 District s/Al “Buddy” Kirsits, At Large nd s/Henry Davis, Jr., 2 District s/Timothy A. Rouse, At Large rd s/Thomas LaFountain, 3 District s/Karen L. White, At-Large th s/Ann Puzzello, 4 District th s/Dr. David Varner, 5 District th s/Oliver J. Davis 6 District s/Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney th Attest: Adopted this 24 day of November, 2008 s/John Voorde, City Clerk s/Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor of South Bend Councilmember Dieter, 4903 Starboard Drive, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this Resolution by first offering his comments and then reading the Resolution in its entirety and presenting it to Bill Moor. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. Mr. Moor thanked the Council for this honor. He stated that it has been a great career and understands that the real heroes were the “common Joes” who had the best stories to tell and his jobs was as good as their stories unfolded. Mr. Tim Harmon, Manager Editor, South Bend Tribune, stated that it has been a pleasure to work with Bill. The Michiana Community has been enriched and inspired by Bill’s columns. He wished Bill and his wife all the best in the years to come. Councilmember’s Varner and Kirsits offered comments and thanked Mr. Moor for his dedication to the citizens of South Bend through the stories he wrote. Councilmember Dieter made a motion to adopt this Resolution by acclamation. Councilmember White seconded the motion which carried. RESOLUTION NO. 3924-08 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, PUBLICLY COMMENDING KENNETH KLIMEK FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICES FOR THE SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE SINCE 1980 Whereas, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, recognizes that South Bend is fortunate to have a diverse population with many talented individuals who contribute daily to our vibrant community, with one of these individuals being Kenneth Klimek; and Whereas, Ken was born and raised in South Bend, graduated from St. Joseph’s High School in 1963 and earned his Bachelor’s degree from Indiana University South Bend in 1968; and 3