|
REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 24,2005
<br />promoted to be a Lieutenant on July 8, 1998; and was most recently promoted under
<br />Police Chief Larry Bennett to the rank of Captain, a rank he has held since April 20,
<br />2001; and
<br />Whereas, Captain Joe Markovich is widely known to have an excellent work ethic
<br />and prides himself on his attention to detail; while being an excellent accident
<br />investigator and is fondly remembered by his fellow police officers and members of the
<br />public as always being very kind, good-hearted and jovial; and
<br />Whereas, in addition to his many other police duties, Captain Markovich was a
<br />Park Police Captain from 1997-1998; & perhaps is best known for his many years of
<br />service organizing & coordinating traffic details for the Notre Dame football games, the
<br />Ethnic Festivals, Summer in the City, parades, marathons & special events taking place
<br />in the city.
<br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
<br />THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS:
<br />Section I. On behalf of all of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the
<br />Common Council hereby publicly thanks and commends Captain Joe Markovichfor his
<br />40 years of dedicated public service on the South Bend Police Department.
<br />Section II. The South Bend Common Council wishes Captain Joe Markovichand
<br />his wife, Cheryl, many years of great fishing adventures in New Buffalo as they enjoy
<br />fun-times together with their children and grandchildren.
<br />Section III . This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
<br />adoption by the Council and approval by the Mayor.
<br />s/Derek D. Dieter, First District s/David Varner, Fifth District
<br />s/Charlotte D. Pfeifer, Second District s/Ervin Kuspa, Sixth District
<br />s/Roland Kelly, Third District s/Timothy A. Rouse, At-Large
<br />s/Ann Puzzello, Fourth District s/Al “Buddy” Kirsits, At-Large
<br />s/Karen L. White, At-Large s/Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand
<br />ATTEST:
<br />s/John Voorde, City Clerk s/Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor
<br />Councilmember Derek Dieter, 1135 Portage Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, made the
<br />presentation for this Resolution by reading it in its entirety, offering his comments and
<br />presenting it to Captain Markovich. Councilmember Dieter also presented Captain
<br />Markovich with a framed picture.
<br />A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time.
<br />Tom Fautz, Chief, South Bend Police Department, 701 W. Sample Street, South Bend,
<br />Indiana commended Captain Markovich for his 40 years of dedicated service to the South
<br />Bend Police Department. Chief Fautz stated that Joe would take the new officers under
<br />his wing to guide and lead them. Chief Fautz commended Captain Markovich and
<br />wished him many happy years during his retirement.
<br />Phil St. Clair, Superintendent, Parks & Recreation, 321 E. Walter Street, South Bend,
<br />Indiana, thanked Captain Markovich for his dedication and commitment to the South
<br />Bend Park Department. He stated that Captain Markovich provided outstanding service
<br />to the Park Department during events throughout the years. He wished him the best of
<br />luck.
<br />There was no one else present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in
<br />opposition to this Resolution.
<br />7
<br />
<br />
|