Commending John Voorde for his 11 Years of Dedicated Service as Council At-Large for the City

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RESOLUTION NO. N 36-7A N A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING JOHN VOORDE FOR HIS ELEVEN (11) YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS COUNCIL MEMBER AT -LARGE FOR THE CITY WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, recognizes that JOHN VOORDE has diligently and enthusiastically served the citizens of South Bend as a Council Member At- Large, since January 1, 1980; WHEREAS, during the past eleven years, Council Member Voorde has earned the reputation of asking probing questions and challenging his colleagues and members of the Administration; and WHEREAS, Council Member Voorde has served with pride as President of the Council, Chairperson of countless Council Committees, has served as a member of the Century Center Board of Managers, and has served on MACOG; while also dedicating his time and talents to several other public service Boards; and WHEREAS, Council Member Voorde has participated in numerous wage and salary negotiations for the Fire and Police Deparfinents and has offered keen insights which became valuable negotiating tools; and WHEREAS, perhaps John Voorde's greatest talent has been his unique ability to put the needs and the concerns of the citizens first, and to pursue goals and objectives in which he believed would be in the best interests of the City of South Bend; and WHEREAS, through John Voorde's efforts, the City of South Bend is truly a more enriched community in which to raise our families and pursue our careers. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. On behalf of all of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council hereby publicly commends and thanks COUNCIL MEMBER JOHN VOORDE, for his eleven years of dedicated public service to our City. SECTION II. The Common Council publicly acknowledges Council Member Voorde's countless contributions and selfless dedication to pursue goals, accept new challenges, and seek new endeavors which would benefit our City. SECTION III. The Council wishes JOHN VOORDE continued success in furthering his public service career as he embarks on new challenges as the Portage Township Assessor, and wishes him the very best in the years ahead. SECTION IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. Stephen Luecke, First District Ann Puzzello, Fourth District Donald Niezgodski, Second District Linus Slavinskas, Fifth District William Soderberg, Third District Thomas Zakrzewski, Sixth District Sean Coleman, At Large Loretta Duda, At Large ATTEST: Irene Gammon, City Clerk Joseph E. Kernan, Mayor