HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommending John Voorde for his 11 Years of Dedicated Service as Council At-Large for the CityRESOLUTION
NO. 1830 -91
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
January 7, 19 91
City Clerk
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend,
January 15, 19 91
of Common Council.
Approved and signed by me_ Januar 1 CL ____ 1991
City Clerk
Mayor
RESOLUTION NO. N 36-7A N
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING JOHN VOORDE
FOR HIS ELEVEN (11) YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE
AS COUNCIL MEMBER AT -LARGE FOR THE CITY
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, recognizes that
JOHN VOORDE has diligently and enthusiastically served the citizens of South Bend as a
Council Member At- Large, since January 1, 1980;
WHEREAS, during the past eleven years, Council Member Voorde has earned the
reputation of asking probing questions and challenging his colleagues and members of the
Administration; and
WHEREAS, Council Member Voorde has served with pride as President of the Council,
Chairperson of countless Council Committees, has served as a member of the Century Center
Board of Managers, and has served on MACOG; while also dedicating his time and talents to
several other public service Boards; and
WHEREAS, Council Member Voorde has participated in numerous wage and salary
negotiations for the Fire and Police Deparfinents and has offered keen insights which became
valuable negotiating tools; and
WHEREAS, perhaps John Voorde's greatest talent has been his unique ability to put
the needs and the concerns of the citizens first, and to pursue goals and objectives in which he
believed would be in the best interests of the City of South Bend; and
WHEREAS, through John Voorde's efforts, the City of South Bend is truly a more
enriched community in which to raise our families and pursue our careers.
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 COUNCIL MEMBER JOHN VOORDE,
for his eleven years of dedicated public service to our City.
SECTION II. The Common Council publicly acknowledges Council Member Voorde's
countless contributions and selfless dedication to pursue goals, accept new challenges, and seek
new endeavors which would benefit our City.
SECTION III. The Council wishes JOHN VOORDE continued success in furthering his
public service career as he embarks on new challenges as the Portage Township Assessor, and
wishes him the very best 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.
Stephen Luecke, First District Ann Puzzello, Fourth District
Donald Niezgodski, Second District Linus Slavinskas, Fifth District
William Soderberg, Third District Thomas Zakrzewski, Sixth District
Sean Coleman, At Large Loretta Duda, At Large
ATTEST:
Irene Gammon, City Clerk Joseph E. Kernan, Mayor