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RESOLUTION NO. 1740
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING
MICHAEL DONOHO FOR EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE TO THE
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
WHEREAS, Michael Donoho has been a member of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission since
August 1983; and
WHEREAS, during more than sixteen years on the Commission Mike has attended more than three
hundred fifty Commission meetings and devoted thousands of volunteer hours to the City of South Bend; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure on the Commission Mike has had an active role in projects such as the East
9vak and East Race Waterway, Monroe Park, Teachers Credit Union, One Michiana Square, the re- opening of
Michigan Street, Coveleski Stadium, the Pointe at St. Joseph Apartments, West Washington Homes, the Studebaker
Corridor project, Central High School Apartments, Stephenson Mill Apartments, Blackthorn Golf Course,
Blackthorn Corporate Park, the College Football Hall of Fame, Southeast Heritage Housing, the St. Joseph County
Juvenile Justice Center, the Boys and Girls Club at Family and Children's Center - Southeast, the new campus of
VW Ivy Tech State College, Robertson's Apartments, the Leighton Plaza project and the Morris Performing Arts Center;
and
WHEREAS, Mike always looked for a way to make projects happen in a way that benefitted South Bend;
and
WHEREAS, Mike brought his lengthy experience in the construction industry to the Commission and
provided valuable assistance to the Commission as they proceeded with many large projects in the redevelopment
areas; and
WHEREAS, Mike unselfishly gave of his time for the betterment of the community with no concern for
individual honor or recognition, although he played an instrumental role in setting policy and negotiating through
the details of many important projects; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure on the Commission Mike often had to make some difficult decisions that
were no, popular with all segments of the community, but which he felt were vital for South Bend; and
WHEREAS, Mike has never forgotten the public that he serves and has been committed to the public
)rocess of decision making; and
WHEREAS, Mike has taken a new job in Dayton, Ohio, and is now retiring from service on the
C ,)mmission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Bend Redevelopment Commission hereby
re�.ognizes Michael Donoho for his extraordinary commitment and distinguished service to the South Bend
Rt levelopment 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 February 4, 2000, at 1308
County-City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana 46601.
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
By:
Robert W. Hunt, President
ATTEST:
Philip J. Fac Secretary