HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommending Donald J. Napoli for his Many Achievements Accomplished as Executive Director of South Bend Public Library RESOLUTION
NO. 1270-85
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana,
March 25 , 19 85 .
Attest: r. L4 City Clerk
Attest: `_`64.A. .4/ s President of Common Council.
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
March 26 , 19 85 .
City Clerk
Approved and signed by me I"'AQCTI ? 1 19 8 .
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RESOLUTION NO. 1270-85
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING DONALD J.
NAPOLI, FOR HIS MANY ACHIEVEMENTS ACCOMPLISHED
AS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH BEND
PUBLIC LIBRARY
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana,
recognizes with pride that since 1977, Donald J. Napoli has served as
Executor Director of the South Bend Public Library; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure of service with the Library, Donald J.
Napoli made countless contributions to the betterment of the library system;
and
WHEREAS, some of Donald J. Napoli's most notable activities included:
(1) Increasing patron usage of library materials by 81.7% in
six (6) years, from 1977 through 1983.
(2) Doubled materials budget from 1977 through 1984.
(3) Organized a cluster system with the South Bend Public
Library providing computer services and Mishawaka Public
Library and Plymouth Plublic Library purchasing access to
such services.
(4) Planned a back-up system for the computerized circulation
system using microcomputers and Dot Matrix printers.
(5) Orchestrated the construction of four (4) identically
designed, energy-efficient new branch libraries which were
dedicated in November of 1983.
(6) Instituted computerization of South Bend Library's four
branches as well as the Main Library and Roger B. Francis
Branch, to better serve our Community's needs.
WHEREAS, the leadership and loyal dedication given to our Community by
Donald J. Napoli are attributes which our citizens will emulate in the years
ahead.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
South Bend, Indiana as follows:
SECTION I. On behalf of the citizens of South Bend, Indiana, the
Common Council hereby publicly commends Donald J. Napoli for his many
contributions to our Community as Executive Director of the South Bend
Public Library.
SECTION II. The Common Council wishes Mr. Napoli and his family
continued success and happiness in the future as they embark on new horizons
in Cleveland, Ohio.
SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from
and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
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Adopted March 25 , 1985