HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommemorating Some of the Many Contributions made to our Community By the Late William J. Richardson RESOLUTION
NO. 1383-85
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana,
December 16, 19 85
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Attest: ` /,, /yi(.-"Q (/ \ - - / President of Common Council.
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
December 1719 85
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Approved and signed by me Il 6,(2/ , 7 74; 19
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RESOLUTION NO. 1383-85
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMEMORATING SOME OF
THE MANY CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO OUR COMMUNITY BY
THE LATE WILLIAM J. RICHARDSON
WHEREAS, the Cannon Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, notes
with sincere sadness the passing of one of St. Joseph County's finest and
most dedicated public servants, William J. Richardson; and
WHEREAS, the Council recognizes with pride his many years of public
service as the City Engineer for the City of South Bend, as the St. Joseph
County Engineer, and as the St. Joseph County Sheriff; and
WHEREAS, Bill's love for community involvement included being President
of the Board of the Great Lakes Forensic Laboratory, Honorary Chairman of
the American Cancer Society's Jail-a-Thon in 1984, being a member of the
Society of Registered Professional Engineers, and countless other civic and
charitable organizations; and
WHEREAS, some of his many community service accomplishments included
the building of three (3) bridges over the Indiana Toll Road, engineering
the reconstruction of several St. Joseph County bridges; and bringing to
construction stage the Church-Union underpass in Mishawaka and the
Olive-Sample Overpass in South Bend; and
WHEREAS, Bill's richest legacy which our community will long remember
includes his love and respect for his fellow man, his quick wit, his
"Die-Hard Cub Fan Club" spirit, his dedication to professionalism in all
tasks, and his ability to inspire and motivate all of those around him.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Cannon 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 commemorates the late
William J. Richardson for his many accomplishments and public service
activities, and for enriching, inspiring, caring for, and touching countless
individuals in our Community throughout his life.
SECTION II. The Common Council expresses its deepest sympathy to
Jean Patricia Richardson and their seven (7) children, and sincerely hopes
that the rich and abundant memories of Bill will brighten the years ahead.
SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from
and after its adoption by the Cannon Council and approval by the Mayor.
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Adopted December 16, 1985