HomeMy WebLinkAboutNo. 2180 commending Robert W. Hunt for exemplary service to the SB redevelopment commissionRESOLUTION NO. 2180
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING
ROBERT W. HUNT FOR EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
WHEREAS, many people express concern about urban problems and their impact upon the
community; and
WHEREAS, some people demonstrate their concern by personal involvement in the process of
seeking solutions; and
WHEREAS, a very few people are both willing and able to bring a degree of dedication that
culminates in real, measurable progress, enriching the life of the community; and
WHEREAS, Bob served as a member of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission since
January 4, 1995; and
WHEREAS, Bob served as President of the Commission from January 2, 1997 to May 7, 2004;
and
WHEREAS, Bob brought his business and leadership skills, experience, and dedication to
community to the Commission; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure on the Commission Bob had an active role in projects such as
Robertson's Apartments, the College Football Hall of Fame, St. Joseph County Juvenile Justice Center,
the Boys and Girls Club, the new campus of Ivy Tech State College, the Leighton Plaza project and the
renovation of the Morris Performing Arts Center and Palais Royale; the American Home Dreams
project, Heritage Homes Southeast, and the Wenger Home Rehab; the expansion of Crowe Chizek,,
Press Ganey, Memorial Hospital, Environmental Health Labs, Bosch Corp; and the South Bend
Chocolate Cafe; the business attraction of A.J. Wright; the expansion and relocation of Rose Fuel,
Tech Data, Gibbs Wire, Deluxe Sheet Metal, Tire Rack, Studebaker Museum and The Vine restaurant;
designation of the Sample-Ewing Development Area, the South Side Development Area, the Northeast
Neighborhood Development Area; the Studebaker/Oliver Plow Works redevelopment project and the
Oliver Industrial Park; the redevelopment of Scottsdale Mall with the Erskine Village project; and
designation of the state's first Sales Tax Increment Finance District; and
WHEREAS, Bob unselfishly gave of his time for the betterment of the community with no
concern for individual honor or recognition, and has played an instrumental role in setting policy and
negotiating through the details of many important projects; and
WHEREAS, Bob has never forgotten the public that he serves and has been committed to the
public process of decision making; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Bend Redevelopment Commission
hereby recognizes Robert W. Hunt for his exemplary commitment and distinguished service to the
isSouth Bend Redevelopment Commission and the City of South Bend, thanks him for the outstanding
contributions he has made, and declares it will sincerely miss his diligent work and his presence at
future meetings.
ADOPTED at a meeting of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission held on August 19,
2005, at 1308 County -City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana 46601.
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By:
Marcia T. Jones