HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommending Katherine Humphreys for her more than 4 Years of Dedicated Service as Controller to the CityRESOLUTION
NO. 1914 -92
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana,
Attest:
January 27, 19 92.
City Clerk
of Common Council.
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend. Indiana
January 28, 92
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RESOLUTION NO. 1914 -92
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA COMMENDING KATHERINE HUMPHREYS FOR HER MORE THAN
FOUR YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS CONTROLLER TO THE CITY
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, proudly
recognizes that KATHERINE KATIE" HUMPHREYS has diligently and enthusiastically
served the citizens of South Bend as City Controller since January 1, 1988; and
WHEREAS, during this time, Katie Humphreys has earned the reputation of providing
sound financial management advice; of demonstrating a constructive spirit of full
disclosure; of providing strong financial and professional leadership; and for having a
caring attitude and positive philosophy; and
WHEREAS, for the first time in our City's history, the City Controller, namely
Katherine Humphreys, was presented the Award of Financial Reporting Achievement" by
the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA);
and
WHEREAS, the GFOA highlighted the award- winning comprehensive annual financial
report of the City prepared by Katie Humphreys and her staff, as an example of how
reports should constructively and clearly communicate financial disclosures; and
WHEREAS, the Council also notes with pride that Katie Humphreys has provided
keen insights and clear perspectives in her many other capacities such as being a member of
the Board of Public Works, Century Center Board of Managers, the City's Wage and
Benefit Negotiating Teams, the Hotel/Motel Tax Board, the Industrial Revolving Loan
Fund Board, the Entertainment District Board, as well as the United Way Campaign; and
WHEREAS, some of the other innovative accomplishments which Katie successfully
initiated include: the Cafeteria Plan, an improved Health Insurance Program, the Benefits
Fair, the installation of a new computer system to better address the needs of the City, and
assisted in the Studebaker Corridor and Wastewater Treatment Plant Bond issues, and the
refinancing of the Stanley Coveleski Regional Stadium.
WHEREAS, Katie Humphreys has ably represented the City at various conventions; is
perhaps the only Controller to have a dance named after her (Do the "Katie "!), and will
undoubtedly be named to the IACT all -time pub b -ball team.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, 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 commends and thanks KATHERINE "KATIE"
HUMPHREYS for her more than four years of dedicated public service as our City
Controller.
SECTION I1. The Common Council publicly acknowledges Katie's countless
contributions and selfless dedication to pursue goals of sound fiscal responsibility and
accountability; to foster new and improved financial reporting systems, and to strive to
reach for excellence in all of her many tasks and municipal endeavors.
SECTION III. The Council sincerely wishes KATIE HUMPHREYS continued
success, both professionally and personally, as she embarks on new challenges and
opportunities in the years ahead.
SECTION IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
Stepp Luecke, First District A - e11o, strict
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ATTEST:
Irene K. Gammon, City Clerk
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