HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommendation Captain Ed Friend for his 44 years of serviceRESOLUTION
3619-06
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
August 14,
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Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
August 15, 06
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City Clerk
President of Common Council
Approved and signed by me Au ~ u s t 16 , 20 0 6
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RESOLUTION NO. 3 b ~ ~ _ 0 ~o
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, PUBLICLY
COMMENDING CAPTAIN ED FRIEND FOR HIS 44 YEARS OF
EXEMPLARY AND DEDICATED SERVICE ON THE SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT
~~ii~eaa, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, is proud to recognize that
Captain Ed Friend retired from the South Bend Police Department on Friday, August 4, 2006, after forty-four
(44) years of exemplary and especially dedicated and caring police service; and
G~1~~, the Council recognizes that Captain Friend, a U.S. Army veteran, began his career on the
South Bend Police Department as a Patrolman in 1962; and because of his strong work ethic and many
people-skills, quickly worked his way up the career ladder to Captain, and has worked in such areas as
traffic, records, internal affairs, public relations and community relations, has become the face of what a
police officer could become and is the role model of a police officer, par excellence; and
~'l~fi~eua, Captain Friend is known as a loyal friend and mentor to thousands---from providing public
service announcements about disposing of old medicines, to writing his "Friend's Advice" column
addressing "friendology", to encouraging seniors to participate in the Senior Citizens Police Academy, to
promoting innovative police/media relations, to developing partnerships such as TRIAD to warn potential
victims of how to avoid stammers and slick con artists, to providing the youth of our community meaningful
civic lessons on life---filled with laughter and fun when he and his robot friend, Zowie brought education
and entertainment to families through "Kids Adventure Zone" and "Signal 8"; to being a stress management
consultant, and being a true team player and leader who offers advice, suggestions or just a caring shoulder
to lean on while patrolling our city neighborhoods and attending countless community meetings; and
~'/~le~eaa, in addition to his many other police duties; Captain Friend is known for infectious smile,
his classy bow ties; the countless ways he daily gives so much to our community, as epitomized by his
vitality, his many innovative initiatives, his compassion, his caring attitude & his very generous heart, all of
which have resulted in Captain Ed Friend daily accepting the many challenges which life throws at him, and
through his actions and deeds (both great and small) he has become our Hometown Hero over the decades, to
whom we are so grateful, and as a result, the entire City of South Bend is a better place.
~aul, ~~~exo~.a~e, lie i,G xeaoGr~ed, 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 thanks, commends and honors Captain Ed Friend for his 44 years of exemplary and
extraordinary talents and his sincerely dedicated and caring public service on the South Bend Police
Department.
Section II. The South Bend Common Council wishes Captain Ed Friend and his wife, Jane, many
years of fun-filled times together, and sincerely hope that they will now have time to go on their honeymoon;
and continue to create many memorable moments with family and friends.
Section III . This Resolution shall
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Derek D. Dieter, 1St District
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Charlotte D. Pfeifer, 2° Di 'c
be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the
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Al "Buddy" Kirsits, At~{arge
Timoth . Igo ss , At Lar ,ey
L. White, At Large
John oorde, City Clerk
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Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney
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Ste en J. cke, Mayor of South Bend
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