Commending James R. Seitz for his more than 28 Years of Dedicated Public Service to City of South Bend

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RESOLUTION NO. 1596 -88 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING JAMES R. SEITZ FOR HIS MORE THAN 28 YEARS OF DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND WHEREAS, the Common Council recognizes that James R. Seitz began his full -time employment on March 1, 1960 as the Assistant Foreman of Park Maintenance; and WHEREAS, on March 13, 1970, the South Bend Board of Park Commissioners appointed Jim as Acting Superintendent of the Park Department; and on April 16, 1971, he was promoted to be the Superintendent of Parks - a position he has held until his retirement on March 22, 1988; and WHEREAS, under his vision and leadership, our City's park system includes: 71 public parks and playground facilities totalling 1,343 acres, 3 outdoor swimming pools, 3 golf courses, 72 baseball and softball diamonds, 92 tennis courts, 11 football fields, multiple fishing sites, 13 picnic areas with facilities for 5,000 persons, a band shell, a conservatory, a tropical garden, 3 greenhouses, a nature center, and 2 ice rinks; and WHEREAS, the 22 -acre Potawatoini Zoo, the 2000 -foot East Race Waterway, and the Stanley Coveleski Regional Stadium have all added a new and rich dimension to the abundant recreational activities and events in our City, and WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Indiana, will long remember the countless contributions made to our community by this dedicated and caring public servant, JAMES R. SEITZ. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED 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 JAMES R. SEITZ for his more than 28 years of dedicated public service in the Park Department. SECTION II. The Common Council publicly acknowledges the many contributions made by Jim to make our park system "the best in the Midwest ", and wishes him and his wife, Margaret, continued success and good fortune in the years ahead. SECTION III. from and after its Mayor. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect adoption by the Common Counciljand approval by the ATTEST: Irene K. Gammon, Clerk