HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.H.(1) Resolution No. 2526RESOLUTION NO. 25?C
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING
HARDIE BLAKE FOR EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THG
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
WHEREAS, many people express concern about urban problems and their impact
upon the community: and
WHEREAS. souk people dcmonst~ate their concern by personal involvement in the
process of seeking solutions; and
WHEREAS, a very few people are both willing and able to bring a degree of
dedication that culminates in real, measurable progress. enriching: the life of the community; and
WHEREAS, Hardie screed as a memher of the South Fiend Redevelopment
Commission since January 2. ?003; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure on the Commission Hardie has had an acti~~e role in
pr~~jects such as expansion of the South Bend Chocolate Cafe, rehabilitation of the American
Bank Building. Easl Bank planning, The Vine, Erskine Village. Erskine Commons. the Bosch
expansion, restoration ofthe Natatorium, Portage Prairie. Co~~elcski Park Neighborhood
Initiative, the Northeast Neighborhood De~~elopment Area, denu~lition of South Bend Stamping
Plant, the StudebakcriOliver Plow Works rede~~elopment pr<~ject and the Oli~~er Industrial Park:
WHEREAS, through his passion and commitment to issues of social justice ." in
particular the creation of employment opportunities t~~r the disad~ <mtagcd, and the importance of
reinforcing the dignity and respect for all human beings in the public decision-making process,
Hardie has brought a more mcanin~~ful and engaging le~~el of dialogue to the Cc»nmission;
WHEREAS. Hardie unseltishly ga~~e of his time i~~r the betterment of the community
~a~ith no concern for indi~~idual honor or recognition, and has played an instrumental role in
setting policy and negotiating through the details of many important pr~~jeets: and
WHEREAS. Hardie has been committed to the public process of decision making:
NOW. THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED that the South Bend Redevelopment
Commission hereby commends Hardie Blake Jr. for his exemplary commitment and
distinguished scraice to the South Bend Redevelopment Commission and the City of South
Bend; thanks him for the outstanding contributions he has made; and declares it ~~~ill sincerely
miss his diligent ~~~ork and his presence at future meetings.
AD0P1 GD at a meeting of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission held on
December 19. ?008. at I X08 County-City Building. 2?7 W. Jeificrson Boulevard. South Bcnd.
hxliana X6601.
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
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