HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommending Beverlie J. Beck for her 8 Years of Conscientious Service as 3rd District Councilman RESOLUTION
NO. 1559-87
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana,
December 21 , 19 87 .
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Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
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RESOLUTION NO. 1559-87
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, COMMENDING BEVERLIE J. BECK FOR HER EIGHT (8)
YEARS OF CONSCIENTIOUS SERVICE AS THIRD DISTRICT COUNCILMAN
WHEREAS, the Cannon Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana,
recognizes that BEVERLIE J. BECK has diligently and conscientiously served the
citizens of our community and especially the citizens of the Third District
since 1980; and
WHEREAS, during this eight (8) year period COUNCILMAN BECK has earned a
reputation of being "one of the most visible council members South Bend has
ever seen;" and
WHEREAS, the Common Council recognizes with pride some of COUNCILMAN
BECK'S many contributions and achievements such as: being the first woman to
be elected to represent a District in the City; being elected the first woman
President of the Council in 1983, 1984, 1985 and 1986; being elected
Vice-President of the Council in 1980; being Chairman of the Residential
Neighborhoods Committee fran 1980 to 1983; being Chairman of the Personnel and
Finance Committee in 1987; being a Voting Delegate to the U. S. Conference of
Mayors in 1980-1983, 1985 and 1986; serving on the Intergovernmental Council
from 1986 to 1988; serving on the Century Center Board of Managers 1980-1987;
serving on the East Race Waterway Board of Directors from 1985 to the present;
serving on the Center City Associates Board of Directors 1985 to the present;
serving on the Centralized Communications Committee from 1985 to 1987; and
sponsoring legislation addressing responsible animal control, pit bulls,
reasonable zoning regulations; noise control, reducing sewer service charges;
and a multitude of other public-service oriented legislation; and
WHEREAS, COUNCILMAN BECK will long be remembered for following through on
every citizen request whether it be by telephone or letter and for working
long into the evenings and weekends on a myriad of Council projects.
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 South Bend, Indiana and
in particular those of the Third District, the Common Council publicly
commends and thanks COUNCILMAN BEVERLIE J. BECK for eight (8) years of
dedicated and conscientious service as Third District Councilman.
SECTION II . The Cannon Council publicly acknowledges COUNCILMAN BECK
(also known as "Ms. Disc Cameraman") for her many contributions to help
improve the quality of life in South Bend, Indiana, and wishes her and her
husband, Jim, continued good fortune in the years ahead.
SECTION III . This Resolution shall be in full force and effect by the
Common Council and approval of the Mayor. 4
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