HomeMy WebLinkAboutNo. 0863 commending Jeanne Derbeck for her dedication and attention to the SBRCRESOLUTION NO. 863
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
COMMENDING JEANNE DERBECK FOR HER DEDICATION
AND ATTENTION TO THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
WHEREAS, Jeanne Derbeck has always believed in the public's
right to know as a key value in our democracy and has pursued that
belief through her journalistic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Jeanne Derbeck has shown a unique capability of
understanding the undercurrents of various issues and has, through
her journalistic instinct for questions, often illuminated different
perspectives on issues; and
WHEREAS, Jeanne Derbeck has been a leader in women's issues
through her steadfast journalistic efforts; and
WHEREAS, Jeanne Derbeck has never been afraid to step out
early on issues and bring them to the attention of the public and has
been willing to take a risk on issues that need to be more thoroughly
explored; and
WHEREAS, Jeanne Derbeck has diligently covered the South
Bend Redevelopment Commission for many years and her questions have
stimulated the Commission and made the Commission cognizant of their
duties and responsibilities to the citizens of South Bend; and
WHEREAS, the Commission has awaited her response to the
President's query: "Are there any questions from the press, screen
and radio;" and
WHEREAS, Jeanne Derbeck has now decided to put down her pen
and retire her notebook.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the South Bend
Redevelopment Commission, that the name of Jeanne Derbeck be engraved
in the minutes of this meeting in commendation of her diligent and
dedicated reporting, and let it be know that the Commission's good
wishes go with her as she retires from the South Bend Tribune.
Adopted at a Rescheduled Regular Meeting of the South Bend
Redevelopment Commission, held on November 18, 1988 at the Office of
the Commission, 1200 County -City Building, 227 West Jefferson
Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana.
Michael Donoho
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
RED VELOPMENT COMMISSION
Paula N. Auburn, Vice President
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Sajddy Combs, Assistant Secretary