HomeMy WebLinkAboutThanking and Commending Derek Dieter for his Distinguished 12 Years of Dedicated Sevice as a Member of the Common Council RESOLUTION
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RESOLUTION NO. 2-t-I r
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,INDIANA PUBLICLY
THANKING AND COMMENDING DEREK D.DIETER FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED
TWELVE (12)YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
Offs originally from Cleveland,Ohio,Derek D.Dieter and his family moved to South Bend where he graduated
from St.Joseph High School,earned an AS in Criminal Justice at 111 South Bend,pursued what would become 39 years of
dedicated public service as a member of the South Bend Police Department [1978-2014] and successfully ran for the Pt
District Council seat in 2003, beating the incumbent District Council Member. On January 1, 2004, Derek began serving
eight(8) of his twelve(12)years of legislative service as a resolute, focused, &very energetic 151 District Council Member
who started the"Council Rules" softball team where his athletic talents were on display during a fun-filled season; and
throughout his three 4-year terms on the Council, Derek focused on working on countless measures which
focused on "livable neighborhoods". He sponsored many ordinances to streamline local procedures so that fines for loud
noise would be increased; established a hot line for noise violations; drafted stun gun regulations and scrap metal
identification regulations while collaborating to help save the Greenhouse, helping make the River Side Trail project a
reality,and working to"help clean up neighborhoods of drug and loitering problems"while also establishing awards for the
"1" District Youth of the Month" and "1" District Citizen of the Month" which publicly honored individuals for their
leadership and service contributions in the District; and later expanded this concept to monthly honor at an evening
Common Council meeting an individual and business for their contributions in giving back to the city; and
ON�.,r in 2009, Derek was elected to be the Council President—a leadership position he was re-elected to each
year through 2013, when he stepped down so that the long-serving VP would have an opportunity to serve in that position.
Under his five (5) years as President, Derek brought innovative ideas so that technology upgrades would be made for
committee and Council meetings; drafted the procedures governing the Council on city-owned technologies & City
Facebook Standards; implemented Council voting and attendance records so that the public could track such information
on line; vigorously challenged individuals to assure that the "best interests of the city"were being advanced; & initiated a
program of displaying historical City photographs so that persons could see our rich city's history on the 4111 floor; and
Offte , Derek is widely known as a staunch advocate of health and public safety improvements. He sponsored
several ordinances which helped improve mutual aid agreements,established employee whistleblower protection,addressed
local moped safety, noise and curfew concerns, called for improvements on PSAP communications, promoted Book Huts
to help inspire reading for youth while continuing to volunteer countless hours with underprivileged youth throughout the
city;conducted many Council committee walking tours throughout the city to hear&listen to the public,and was never shy
to ask probing questions,especially on proposed new annexations to see that public safety concerns would be addressed.
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Section I. After carefully weighing the pros and the cons, the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, sincerely thanks and commends Derek D. Dieter, for his commitment to serve the residents of South
Bend, and especially for his twelve (12) years of service on the Council and for his leadership in meticulously
guiding its members as Council President during the transitions of new City Councils and City Administrations.
Section II. The Council sincerely wishes this avid NY Yankee fan, his wife Suzy, and his entire family, all the
best in the years ahead. Because of Derek's dedicated public service, South Bend is truly a better place.
Section III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption b. . -•mon Council
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Ti. i Oliver J. Davis, 6 District
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Henry D.vis,J '' Dis Gavin erlic,At Large
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Valerie Schey, 3`d District 1 Karen L.White, At Large 4cQ
/Dr. Fred Ferlic, 44°' District Kathleen Cekanski Farrand, Council Attorney
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John Voorde, City Clerk Pete Buttigi-g, Mayor