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RESOLUTION NO. 2116
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING
PHILIP J. FACCENDA 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, Phil has served as a member of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission since February
18,1991;and
WHEREAS, Phil's business experience and insight and his leadership skills were invaluable to the
Commission; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure on the Commission Phil has had an active role in projects such as Central
High School Apartments, Stephenson Mill Apartments, The Pointe at St. Joseph Apartments, and the Robertson's
Apartments; the College Football Hall of Fame, the 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; and the South Bend Chocolate Caf6; 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, Phil 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, Phil has never forgotten the public he serves and has been committed to the public process
of decision making;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Bend Redevelopment Commission hereby
recognizes Philip J. Faccenda for his exemplary commitment and distinguished service to the South 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.
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ADOPTED at a meeting of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission held on December 17, 2004, at
1308 County-City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana 46601.
ATTEST-
Robert W. Hunt, Secretary
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
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