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REGULAR MEETING January 28, 2019
<br /> think I did anything outside of what is expected of all of us to do. It is called upon us to serve each
<br /> other and that is what I think I did. But, thank you for recognizing me.
<br /> James Hurt, 51934 Watersedge Court, South Bend, IN, stated, I belong to Greater St. John's
<br /> Missionary Baptist Church where Andre A. McGee is my pastor. He was just recently awarded
<br /> the Drum Major Award as well as our church. Mark Green, at our church, would be Deacon Mark
<br /> Green. I'm chairman of the Board at Greater St. John's Missionary Baptist Church and Deacon
<br /> Mark Green is my co-chairman. I can honestly say that not only was he my dentist, as well,but in
<br /> addition to that,we ware fraternity brothers. So, over the years,it has been a pleasure to work with
<br /> Dr. Green and everything I have called upon of him, he has always responded and has done very
<br /> well. So, all I have to say is congratulations and you couldn't ask for a better person to receive this
<br /> resolution.
<br /> Council President Tim Scott turned the floor to Council Members for questions and comments.
<br /> Councilmember Gavin Ferlic stated, Thank you for your service, Dr. Green.
<br /> Councilmember John Voorde stated, Thank you.
<br /> Councilmember Jake Teshka stated, Thank you for your service. It's almost incomprehensible,
<br /> that list of things you've accomplished. Thank you.
<br /> Councilmember Jo M. Broden stated, So, I ran around as a little girl on Lincolnway West, too, so
<br /> I relate to the story of hanging out at your dad's place of employment. You said, Dr. Green, that
<br /> this is kind of what we are all called to do but thirty-seven (37) years in any one (1) profession is
<br /> quite an accomplishment. I think of the schedule of a dentist and the number of people you've
<br /> impacted just with that. I'm also moved by the thread of all of the different things you've done in
<br /> the community. You've really shared yourself, your wisdom, skills and talents, and really have
<br /> been a role model. It's great to have this opportunity to lift you and your family up. It's never done
<br /> in a vacuum,right? Your family, your church family and the folks you lean on for support, and vis
<br /> versa, thank you to them. Thank goodness Councilmember Davis found you all those years ago.
<br /> I'm thinking, in terms of your new title, I'm assuming you have a red tie and socks?
<br /> Congratulations.
<br /> Councilmember Regina Williams-Preston stated,I just want to thank you for,of course,all of your
<br /> service. It's certainly a model for what we should be doing. You are absolutely right. It is very
<br /> common, what you've done, and yet uncommon in the same vein. You are absolutely a pillar of
<br /> this community and you absolutely solidified your legacy in this community, not by just staying
<br /> here and not being a snowbird, but you have so much more to give still. Also, your family. Your
<br /> daughter and with the work she is doing, you've certainly been a model for her and she is carrying
<br /> on that legacy, and that will continue, I'm sure, with those three(3)beautiful granddaughters. So,
<br /> thank you, again, and I look forward to your continued work and service in this community.
<br /> Councilmember Tim Scott stated, Dr. Green, thank you so much for everything that you've done.
<br /> You are a shining example. That is the good thing about this Council. What we've done is you are
<br /> going down in the history of the Common Council and this City, and this is all going to be part of
<br /> the public record going back to 1865. You are a part of history. You might think it's common but
<br /> we like to set examples by showing evidence of someone that does the right thing. We appreciate
<br /> you being that asset within our community. I think one (1) of those granddaughters was fussing a
<br /> little bit, she definitely has the pipes for City Council. So,when she gets old enough, we'll see her
<br /> up here.
<br /> This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and
<br /> opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. There were none.
<br /> Councilmember Gavin Ferlic made a motion to adopt Bill No. 19-13 by acclamation.
<br /> Councilmember Jake Teshka seconded this motion which carried unanimously by a voice vote of
<br /> eight (8) ayes.
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