Thanking and Commending Dr. Fred Ferlic for Diligently Seving as the 4th District Council Member from 2012-2015

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CfvputN BA ',.� ,. i, ��n 4, .' a I ""` RESOLUTION NO. (4520-6' �... A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,INDIANA PUBLICLY THANKING AND COMMENDING DR.FRED FERLIC FOR DILIGENTLY SERVING AS THE 4T"DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBER FROM 2012-2015 @re since 1979, Dr. Fred Ferlic has been practicing orthopedic surgery and serving the community with his primary goal always being"...to make a difference in the life of every patient and citizen I encounter and provide a positive impact on our community"; and in the May 2011 City Primary election, Doc won 51.4% of the ballots in his first bid for elected office in a highly-contested 5-person race; and throughout his term serving the residents and businesses of the 4th District, Doc has been known for his pro-active and unique abilities to address code enforcement and quality of life concerns by having a bevy of lawnmowers in the back of his F150 and engaging youth and homeowners to see that their lots are routinely cut and cleared of debris; for developing private/public park initiatives,and for actively seeking creative solutions to countless constituent concerns well into the night; and 0- Doc has also been a very vocal advocate for public safety, having served on the successful City Advisory Negotiating Team who reached agreement with representative of the FOP Lodge No. 36 for a 2-year agreement, and as a very spirited advocate for more crime-fighting resources to help enhance public safety in residential neighborhoods throughout the city. aJ re,lenral44&ale y/d�Ny/9. t tIgirte4 Siena, ,os: Section I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, is proud to publicly commend and thanks Dr. Fred Ferlic for his four (4) years of dedicated public service as the 4th District Council Member. We will always have video-proof of Doc's commitment to actively participate in committee and Council meetings which often resulted in him wearing his blue-colored scrubs as he rushed to such meetings straight from the operating room. Doc and his son, Gavin, also made history by being the first father and son serving as elected public officials on the South Bend Common Council from 2012-2015. Section II. The Common Council sincerely wishes Doc,his wife MJ, and their families, all the best in the years ahead, as they cheer on their Fighting Irish and host tailgate and holiday parties with mouthwatering refreshments for all. We welcome Doc's continued public service on the CSO special committee, and his willingness to volunteer his time and many talents to continue to pursue and develop sustainable and creative park and code enforcement initiatives which benefit the residents of South Bend. Bravo Doc—you make us very proud!! S- . in _-This-Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council d approval by the Mayor. �`� ��„_ Ti l Scott%! � Olive .Davis, 6'h District 11 a / i Si Henry Davis,'"irt d District Dere xi. i e er,'At` -rain Vale:- -chey, 3rd District 44czht lic,At Large /e o. -- 5 . i avid Varner, 581 District Karen L. White, At Large C A Kathleen Cekanski Farrand, Council Attorney mac• /C' ehylarevendm 20M C---CAA-dr&L......) John Voorde, City Clerk ' - : - -g,Mayor