HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommending Mayor Stephen J. Luecke South Bend's 31st MayorRESOLUTION NO. 4135-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
PUBLICLY COMMENDING, HONORING AND THANKING SOUTH BEND'S 31sT MAYOR
STEPHEN J. LUECKE, THE LONGEST SERVING MAYOR IN OUR CITY'S HISTORY
' 1wxea4, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, notes that Stephen J. Luecke
began his South Bend political career as one of the original Three Amigos along with John Voorde and
Sean Coleman when three young men collaborated together on events depicted in Far Side; and
the nine (9) years which Steve served on the South Bend Common Council as the 1St
District Council Member provided him with great opportunities to interact and develop a strong resume
for the highest executive municipal position which he was appointed to in January 1997 to complete the
Mayoral term of Joseph E. Kernan; and
*1emaa, for the next fifteen (15) years, Mayor Steve served with the utmost distinction, especially
in light of being raised as one of seven (7) children by his parents in Freeport, Illinois – the site of the 2"d
Lincoln - Douglas Debate, however this image quickly changed when Mayor Steve convincingly
portrayed a Lame Duck accompanied by Nurse Peg at a recent Halloween benefit; and
`'N�mac�, Mayor Steve generated more political cartoons in the South Bend Tribune which
undoubtedly upped its circulation more than any thing, except perhaps Nancy Sulok's articles about him;
and
`'Nom, a multitude of capital projects throughout the City of South Bend reflect Mayor Steve's
vision, hand -work, and true love of South Bend, its residents, its businesses, and his quest to be a model
for other municipalities to be a 21 St Century City.
oul, C���, lie eZxra , by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as
follows:
Section I. On behalf of all of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common
Council hereby publicly commends and thanks the 31" Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana,
Stephen J. Lueeke, for his fifteen (15) years of serving as Mayor, but more importantly for his character
and integrity in faithfully serving the citizens of South Bend as our executive leader.
Section II The Council wishes Mayor Steve, his wife Peg, their four (4) children, and their many
other family members and friends great futures. The City of South Bend, Indiana reflects your hard -work
and determination which will positively impact future generations.
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Henry Davis, Jr., 2' District
Th LaFountai 3` District
Ann ze lo, 4th Distriqy
shall be in full force and effect from l as teljts adoption by the
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Timothy Ouse, At Large
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Al "Buddy" Kirsits, Larg
Karen L. White, At Large