Commending the "Dean of the Council" Walter M. Szymkowiak for his 20 Years of Dedicated Public Service as 2nd District Councilman

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RESOLUTION NO. 1103-83 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING THE "DEAN OF THE COUNCIL" WALTER M. SZYMKOWIAK FOR HIS TWENTY YEARS OF DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE AS SECOND DISTRICT COUNCILMAN WHEREAS, the South Bend Common Council notes with pride the twenty (20) years of dedicated and faithful service which Councilman Walter M. Szymkowiak has given to the citizens of South Bend and in particular the citizens of the Second District; and WHEREAS, the South Bend Common Council recognizes that in his five (5) terms as the Second District Councilman he has served in many leadership positions, some of which include: Vice President; Chairman of the Committee of the Whole; Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee; Public Works Committee; Utilities Committee; Vice President of the South Bend Economic Development Commission; and Board Member of the South Bend Development Corporation; and WHEREAS, the Council recognizes many important projects in the Second District which Councilman Szymkowiak was instrumental in, such as, several lighting and street improvements, new storm sewers in the Model Cities Neighborhood, the completion of the West LaSalle, West Colfax, and West Orange Street connector , the widening of Bendix Drive and Ardmore Trail , the building of the LaSalle Square Mall , the new public library at LaSalle Square and his countless hours of service on behalf of the Save-A-Life Fund; and WHEREAS, Councilman Szymkowiak's tireless efforts and hard work are just some of the fine qualities of this dedicated public servant who has truly earned the title of "Dean of the Council . " NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. On behalf of the citizens of South Bend, Indiana, and in particular the citizens of the Second District, the Common Council hereby publicly commends Walter M. Szymkowiak for his twenty (20) years of dedicated public service to our City. SECTION II. The Common Council publicly acknowledges that through Councilman Szymkowiak's many contributions he has truly left an indelible mark on improving the quality of life through our City. SECTION III. The Common Council wishes Councilman Szymkowiak and his wife Harriet continued good fortune in the years ahead, and acknowledges a job well done by saying "Dziekuje" from the bottom of our hearts. 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. Ro ex t. G. for // lever :.e . :e Lewis A. McGann /►%snnuk___— Beverly D. Crone 0 C. ' , • - . Rae and C. •cVi inski . . !jO at ohn oor•e I lL1A�� I QAtQ Jo f J. Ha is, Jr.