HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-08-18 Resolution 155RESOLUTION NO. 155
LUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
A RESO
RENAMING AND REDEDICATING THE MORRIS CIVIC PLAZA
AS THE "JON R. HUNT PLAZA"
WHEREAS, the South Bend Redevelopment Authority ("Authority") is the owner of certain real
property located in front of the Morris Performing Arts Center, and more commonly known as the Morris
Civic Plaza; and
WHEREAS, Jon R. Hunt served as Executive Director of the City of South Bend's Department of
Community and Economic Development from May, 1982 until his death on February 22, 2003; and
WHEREAS, Jon dedicated himself in service to the community since commencing his career with
the City in 1.975, first as a Planner in the Department of Community Development, then as the Mayor's
Administrative Assistant under former-Mayor, Roger O. Parent, and finally as Executive Director for the
Department of Community and Economic Development; and
WHEREAS, during Jon's tenure with the City, he was involved in hundreds ofprojects which have
benefitted the community including, but not limited to, development of the Morris Performing Arts Center;
and
WHEREAS, the Authority desires to memorialize Jon and his many contributions and his dedication
~o the City of South Bend by renaming the Morris Civic Plaza in his honor as the "Jon R. Hunt Plaza" in
honor of Jon and in tribute to his memory.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the South Bend Redevelopment Authority, that:
1. The Morns Civic Plaza is hereby renamed and rededicated as the "Jon R. Hunt Plaza".
2. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its adoption.
ADOPTED at a meeting of the South Bend Redevelopment Authority held on August 18, 2004, at
1308 County-City Building, 227 West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana 46601.
SOUTH BEND RED V LOPMENT AUTHORITY
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arolyn Pfotenha er, e i ent
ATTEST:
J e Alv ez, Secretary