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REGULAR MEETING February 11, 2019 who knew? I think you knew. Your heart and leadership got that done in a time when it wasn't particularly a well-supported decision. So, thank you for taking that risk and bring the rest of the Board on with that. I think the fruits of that decision, as things are developed there, it will be very exciting for you and the City of South Bend to see what a key decision can open up. So,that is just one (1) thing I wanted to point out tonight as well. And the level of exemplary and outstanding facilities that you have shepparded through and the many upgrades to the service delivery, I think we are overall, in my capacity on the MACOG Commission, we look to the City of South Bend and its leadership in this area,we are the envy of other communities in how we deliver this service. That is in no small part due to your leadership. Pivoting to your wife, thank you for sharing him with us all of these years and for your support of his love of service. That is to be commended as well. Thank you both this evening. Councilmember John Voorde stated, I was fortunate enough to service on Hoosiers for Higher Education with Lucky. Sue Talbot, who became one (1) of the trustees, came to town as an employee of Indiana University. She asked us to get involved in what was to be Hoosiers for Higher Education. Lucky, more than anyone, enthusiastically embraced that role of advocacy for Indiana University,in general, and specifically IUSB. I don't think IUSB would be what it is today without Lucky's input down there in the legislature. The bus trips we took every year on Indiana Day, every year, were a lot of fun. That was one (1) occasion where I listened instead of talked. There was so much to learn from Lucky and how he went about getting something done. It has been a pleasure to know you and work with you. A big thank you is in order to you. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic stated,Thank you so much for your service. Councilmember Karen White stated, Lucky, it is just so wonderful to be in this position this evening to say thank you for all of your hard work and commitment, not only to the City but to IUSB. I can recall also taking those bus trips down to the State House and you were always there. I can't recall a time where I did not hear your name or did not hear someone speak of your benefits to the University, for which I am very grateful. I just discovered this today, your first (1St) name. You've always been Lucky and that is a very exciting name to be called Lucky. I consider it an honor to now know your full name, but you will always be Lucky to me. So, thank you so much and best wishes. Councilmember Tim Scott stated, Thank you so much for your service, not only to the City and the region but also to the country, as our Mayor stated. We appreciate that. You know, I look at all the awards and everything you've gotten, we debated on shooting off fireworks or something to make our humble resolution a little bit better. You are in our history and in the record books for the City. So, thank you so much and thank you to your wife as well. We appreciate your service and it is what we try to emulate up here, trying to do right for the City. Thank you so much. Councilmember Oliver Davis interjected, I would also like to thank my wife and thank the Council Members for picking up Lucky and making sure he was here tonight. They've transported many people, it was an honor to transport them tonight. I want to thank you for that. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic made a motion to adopt Bill No. 19-05 by acclamation. Councilmember Karen White seconded this motion which carried unanimously by a voice vote of nine(9) ayes. 19-14 A SECOND RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, (PREVIOUSLY RESOLUTION 4637- 17)AGAIN STRONGLY ENDORSING AND RECOMMENDING IMPLEMENTATION OF A PILOT EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM TO REDUCE PANHANDLING WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND Councilmember John Voorde made a motion to accept the second (2nd) Substitute version of Bill No. 19-14. Councilmember Jake Teshka seconded this motion which carried by a voice vote of nine(9) ayes. 4