HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommending James R. Caldwell for his more than 17 Years of Dedicated & Selfless Public Services to Citizens of the City of South BendAttest:
RESOLUTION
NO. 2828 -00
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
January 24,
20 00
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
January 27, 20 00
City Clerk
President of Common Council
City Clerk
Approved and signed by me January 28 20 00 .
Resolution No. Z gL 8.0 0
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, COMMENDING JAMES R. CAI DWELL FOR HIS MORE THAN
SEVENTEEN (17) YEARS OF DEDICATED AND SELFLESS PUBLIC SERVICE TO
THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
V btrt4ll, the Common Council proudly acknowledges that James R. Caldwell began
his public service career with the Building Department in 1987; and
Vbtrt4g, we are indeed fortunate that then Mayor Joseph E. Kernan had the foresight
to hire James R. Caldwell away from the Building Department, so that Jim could use his
special people skills as the Mayor's Administrative Assistant for Neighborhoods; '
'IlD btV010, over the course of Jim's many years of dedicated and caring public service,
James R. Caldwell has more than earned the title of being City's "Chief Trouble- Shooter
Par Excellence "; and as now Lieutenant Governor Kernan recalled he "...played the
invaluable role of bringing a human side to city government "; and
'Il btrtgO, we will truly miss Jim, but we have a multitude of recollections and fond
memories of seeing him responding to every major police and fire incident in the City over
the years; of always responding with compassion, understanding and respect for persons
in distress or need; of being a friend one could lean on for support at any time of the day or
night; for providing encouragement to a non -flier; for always finding a "straight answer"
when asked difficult and sensitive questions - -- -these are just some of the many examples of
this kind and gentle giant who has left an indelible impact on those he touched.
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6900U I: On behalf of all of the residents of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the
South Bend Common Council thanks and commends JAMES R. CALDWELL for his
more than seventeen (17) years of selfless and dedicated public service to our city.
*tttion H: The City of South Bend believes that JAMES R. CALDWELL
brought a vital voice of concern, respect and understanding to the many facets of city
government, and because of his large heart and caring attitude he was able to touch
countless lives and truly make our city a better and special place.
Oetti0n III: The Common Council wishes JAMES R. CALDWELL continued
success as he embarks on his new career with a Mishawaka carpentry company, and
further wishes him and his wife, Susan, and their daughter "Kit" continued happiness and
a lifetime of enjoying Busby's hamburgers with his many, many South Bend friends.
gtttiOn IV: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
James Aranowski, First District
Charlotte Pfeifer Second District
Roland Kelly, Third District
Karl King, Fourth District
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Loretta J. Duda, City Clerk
Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand, Council Attorney
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NOT APPROVED
:ADOPTED 'N_Z�k,O0
David A. Varner, Fifth District
Andrew Ujdak, Sixth District
Coleman, At -Large
Al "Buddy" Kirsits, At -Large
Karen L. White, At -Large
Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor
JAN 1 g 1999