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• <br /> RESOLUTION NO. 1270-85 <br /> A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY <br /> OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING DONALD J. <br /> NAPOLI, FOR HIS MANY ACHIEVEMENTS ACCOMPLISHED <br /> AS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH BEND <br /> PUBLIC LIBRARY <br /> WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, <br /> recognizes with pride that since 1977, Donald J. Napoli has served as <br /> Executor Director of the South Bend Public Library; and <br /> WHEREAS, during his tenure of service with the Library, Donald J. <br /> Napoli made countless contributions to the betterment of the library system; <br /> and <br /> WHEREAS, some of Donald J. Napoli's most notable activities included: <br /> (1) Increasing patron usage of library materials by 81.7% in <br /> six (6) years, from 1977 through 1983. <br /> (2) Doubled materials budget from 1977 through 1984. <br /> (3) Organized a cluster system with the South Bend Public <br /> Library providing computer services and Mishawaka Public <br /> Library and Plymouth Plublic Library purchasing access to <br /> such services. <br /> (4) Planned a back-up system for the computerized circulation <br /> system using microcomputers and Dot Matrix printers. <br /> (5) Orchestrated the construction of four (4) identically <br /> designed, energy-efficient new branch libraries which were <br /> dedicated in November of 1983. <br /> (6) Instituted computerization of South Bend Library's four <br /> branches as well as the Main Library and Roger B. Francis <br /> Branch, to better serve our Community's needs. <br /> WHEREAS, the leadership and loyal dedication given to our Community by <br /> Donald J. Napoli are attributes which our citizens will emulate in the years <br /> ahead. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of <br /> South Bend, Indiana as follows: <br /> SECTION I. On behalf of the citizens of South Bend, Indiana, the <br /> Common Council hereby publicly commends Donald J. Napoli for his many <br /> contributions to our Community as Executive Director of the South Bend <br /> Public Library. <br /> SECTION II. The Common Council wishes Mr. Napoli and his family <br /> continued success and happiness in the future as they embark on new horizons <br /> in Cleveland, Ohio. <br /> SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from <br /> and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. <br /> 'a.. iii . Cat-4.9:: _ _/ ■ /( <br /> / os_f . -rge ' <br /> ;it,/ <br /> `� <br /> ���'yl��t• _a./_. ^ a <br /> Eugenia Braboy A Puzze o <br /> Robert G. Taylor Thomas Zakrzewski <br /> Bev y D. Cr <br /> Al B.(Raszek CCU\ <br /> ohm rde <br /> Adopted March 25 , 1985 <br />