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RESOLUTION
NO. 2395 -96
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend. Indiana
August 26, 96
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Clerk
Attrst. President of Common Council.
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend,
August 27, _ 96
Approved and signed by me
City Clerk
Mayor
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, PUBLICLY COMMENDING
MICHAEL P. BARNES FOR HIS SERVICE AS PRESIDENT OF
THE NATIONAL DISTRICT ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Common Council acknowledge that Michael P.
Barnes served as the President of the National District Attorneys
Association from July, 1995, through July, 1996; and
WHEREAS, Michael P. Barnes has served as the St. Joseph County
Prosecuting Attorney continuously since January 1, 1979, and pursuant to
Indiana State Law, has been the Chief Law Enforcement Officer for St.
Joseph County during that period of time; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure as St. Joseph County Prosecuting
Attorney, he has initiated and implemented many innovative programs,
including the Night Prosecutor, Victim /Witness Assistance Program, Pre-
trial Diversion, Domestic Violence Unit, Child Advocacy Center, and the
Special Operations Unit; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure as President of the National District
Attorneys Association, he was instrumental in lobbying Congress for
important federal legislation that has impacted this community and all
others across the country by the passage of the Omnibus Crime Bill and
Habeas Corpus Reform, which have provided for more effective law
enforcement in St. Joseph County and across the nation; and
WHEREAS, Michael P. Barnes has brought dedication and leadership,
through his position as St. Joseph County Prosecuting Attorney and as
President of the National District Attorneys Association, which has
resulted in the St. Joseph County Prosecutor's Office being a leader and
model for law enforcement, and is consistent with the mission of the City
of South Bend to be a model city by the year 2000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The Mayor and Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, hereby publicly commend Michael P. Barnes for his many years of
dedicated service to the citizens of St. Joseph County as Prosecuting
Attorney, and for the past year's service as the President of the
National District Attorneys Association.
SECTION II. The Mayor and Common Council sincerely thank Michael
P. Barnes for his many contributions and the giving of his time,
expertise, and dedication, which have provided citizens with professional
and effective law enforcement throughout our City and St. Joseph County.
SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from
and after its adoption by the CFohn Council !nd approval by the Mayor.
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