HomeMy WebLinkAbout4694-18 Commemorating and Celebrating the life and public service of Beverly D. Crone RESOLUTION
No. 4694-18
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
January 08, 20 18
Attest: City Clerk
Attest- President of Common Council
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
January 08, 2018
City Clerk
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BILL NO. 18-01
RESOLUTION NO.4694-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,INDIANA COMMEMORATING AND
CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND PUBLIC SERVICE OF BEVERLY D. CRONE
*66,.4 after twenty years in bookkeeping and accounting, Beverly D. Crone first sought elective office
as a member of the South Bend Common Council in 1979; and
6A"Beverly was successful in her bid and was elected a Councilmember-at-Large and reelected in
1983; and
N Beverly chose to leave the Common Council after two terms to fill a vacancy in the St. Joseph
County Auditor's office; and
6)6"Beverly became the first woman to serve as the St. Joseph County Auditor, a position for which
she was elected for two terms and held for ten years; and
O Beverly chose to leave the St. Joseph County Auditor's office to run for a position as a St. Joseph
County Commissioner; and
N Beverly was again successful in her bid and, along with Cindy Bodle, became the first woman to
serve as a St. Joseph County Commissioner; and
6)6" Beverly served two terms as a County Commissioner, including a term as the first woman
President; and
G,iy Beverly's dedication to public service is demonstrated by the thirteen elections in which she ran,
all successfully; and
N Beverly received many awards during her lifetime including the Sagamore of the Wabash award
from the Governor of Indiana; the Women's Fest Lifetime Achievement Award;the Ideal Baldoni
Distinguished Achievement Award; together with the keys to the Cities of South Bend and Mishawaka as well
as St. Joseph County; and
N" the many physical manifestations of Beverly's public service include the Beverly D. Crone Park;
the Thomas N. Frederick Juvenile Justice Center;the Mishawaka AM General Plant; the IIN Tek facility; the
restored 1855 St. Joseph County Courthouse; and
G, , Beverly's legacy will continue not only through her good works in the local community,but also
through the lives of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and all others who love and admire her.
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Section I. The South Bend Common Council proudly commemorates and celebrates the life and
achievements of one of the community's great citizens, Beverly D. Crone.
Section II. The Common Council offers Beverly's family and friends its most sincere condolences on
Beverly's recent passing on December 31,2017 after a lifetime of public service.
Section III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common
Coun 1 and appro the Mayor. ,
Ti ott, 1st stri t Council Member Olive ri 6th Di ict ouncil ember
Regi liams res on.,2nd District John Voorde,At Large Cou cil Member
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Randy Kelly, rd Distric Council Member Gavin Ferlic,At Large Council Member
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Jo •oden,4'District Co it Member Zaren L. ite,At Large Council Member
id Varner, 5th District obert J.Palm ouncil Attorney
Kareemo N.Fowler, Ci Clerk Pete Buttigie ayor of South Bend,Indiana