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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 2008
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<br />Now, Therefore, be it resolved, by the Common Council of the City of South
<br />Bend, Indiana, as follows:
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<br />Section I. On behalf of all of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the
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<br />Common Council hereby publicly thanks and commends Jim Wensitsfor his more than
<br />forty-one (41) years of dedication to professional excellence in journalism, where he
<br />covered local, state and federal government, and meticulously reported, often with
<br />humor, but always with keen insight, the key stories of the day.
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<br />Section II. The South Bend Common Council is especially proud to recognize
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<br />and honor Jim Wensits who has brought honor to himself; his family, his former
<br />colleagues at the South Bend Tribune, his many friends; and the City of South Bend,
<br />Indiana. The Common Council hopes that in retirement and in the many years to come,
<br />that Jim and his wife, Carol, will continue to probe, question, and provide insights which
<br />are second to none.
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<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.
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<br />s/Derek D. Dieter, 1 District s/Al “Buddy” Kirsits, At Large
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<br />s/Henry Davis, Jr., 2 District s/Timothy A. Rouse, At Large
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<br />s/Thomas LaFountain, 3 District s/Karen L. White, At-Large
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<br />s/Ann Puzzello, 4 District
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<br />s/Dr. David Varner, 5 District
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<br />s/Oliver J. Davis 6 District s/Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney
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<br />Attest: Adopted this 11 day of February, 2008
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<br />s/John Voorde, City Clerk s/Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor of South Bend
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<br />Councilmember Oliver Davis, 1801 S. Nash Street, South Bend, Indiana, made the
<br />presentation for this Resolution by first offering his comments and then reading the
<br />Resolution in its entirety and presenting it to Mr. Wensits.
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<br />A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time.
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<br />There was no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in
<br />opposition to this Resolution.
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<br />Mr. Wensits thanked the Council and considers this Resolution a privilege and an honor.
<br />He stated that unlike his counterpart, Mr. Collins, he is retired. Mr. Wensits stated that
<br />he has been a resident of Clay Township for several years. He believes that South Bend
<br />is the driver of what makes this community so great. He noted that the surrounding
<br />communities would not be around if not for all the great things that South Bend has
<br />achieved. Mr. Wensits reiterated that he too will keep fighting for South Bend.
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<br />Councilmember Varner made a motion to adopt this Resolution by acclamation.
<br />Councilmember Dieter seconded the motion which carried.
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<br />RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
<br />At 7:30 p.m. Councilmember Dieter made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the
<br />Whole. Councilmember Puzzello seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of
<br />nine (9) ayes. Councilmember Dieter, Chairperson, Committee of the Whole, presiding.
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<br />Councilmember Dieter explained the procedures to be followed for tonight’s meeting in
<br />accordance with Article 1, Section 2-11 of the South Bend Municipal Code.
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