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REGULAR MEETING December 9, 2019
<br />CELEBRATE THE DEDICATION AND
<br />COMMITMENT OF JOHN VOORDE TO THE
<br />CITY.
<br />Councilmember Tim Scott stated, Resolution 4839-19. A special resolution awarded by the South
<br />Bend Common Council to celebrate the dedication and commitment of John Voorde to the City.
<br />Whereas, John Voorde has been a public servant of the City of South Bend for the past 40 years,
<br />serving in a variety of capacities such as Councilmember At -Large, City Clerk and Portage
<br />Township Assessor; and, Whereas, one of John's first ventures into social media demonstrated his
<br />pride in stating "Started New Job at City of South Bend, January 1980"; and, Whereas, if years of
<br />dedicated service leads to wisdom, John is both Methuselah and Solomon among the City's public
<br />servants; and, Whereas, during his most recent term with the Common Council, John served as
<br />Chairperson for the Public Works & Property Vacation Committee, Vice -Chairperson for the
<br />Health & Public Safety Committee and Zoning & Annexation Committee in addition to being a
<br />member f the Residential Neighborhood, PARC and Personnel & Finance Committees; and,
<br />Whereas, throughout his entire tenure with the City, in whatever capacity, John has sought to make
<br />City of South Bend a safe and inclusive place for all its residents.
<br />Councilmember Tim Scott continued, Now, therefore, be it Proclaimed by the Common Council
<br />Members: Section One (I). On behalf of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, and the
<br />Members of the South Bend Common Council, I am pleased to publicly recognize and honor John
<br />Voorde for his dedication and work on behalf of the residents of South Bend. Section Two (I).
<br />You will always be appreciated. Signed this 9`h day of December in the year 2019 in the City of
<br />South Bend, the County of St. Joseph, in the State of Indiana.
<br />The Council thanked Councilmember John Voorde for his dedication and service.
<br />Councilmember John Voorde thanked the entire Council for his special resolution.
<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.
<br />Emily Voorde, 347 N. Greenlawn Street, South Bend, IN spoke in favor of Bill No. 19-86.
<br />Samuel Brown, 222 Navarre Street, South Bend, IN spoke in favor of Bill No. 19-86.
<br />Jesse Davis, P. O. Box 10205, South Bend, IN spoke in favor of Bill No. 19-86.
<br />Rachel Tomas -Morgan, 114 Chapin Street, South Bend, IN spoke in favor of Bill No. 19-86.
<br />Jason Banicki, 3822 Ford Street, South Bend, IN spoke in favor of Bill No. 19-86.
<br />Councilmember Dr. Oliver Davis made a motion to adopt Bill No. 19-86. Councilmember Karen
<br />White seconded this motion which carried by a voice vote of seven (7) ayes.
<br />19-87 A SPECIAL RESOLUTION AWARDED BY THE
<br />SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL TO
<br />CELEBRATE THE DEDICATION AND
<br />COMMITMENT OF GAVIN FERLIC TO THE
<br />CITY.
<br />Councilmember Dr. Oliver Davis made a motion to suspend the rules and just read this resolution
<br />into public record and forgo the pubic portion. Councilmember Karen White seconded this motion
<br />which carried by a voice vote of seven (7) ayes.
<br />Councilmember Tim Scott stated, Resolution 4840-19. Mr. Gavin Ferlic could not be here tonight,
<br />and he sends his regrets. A special resolution awarded by the South Bend Common Council to
<br />celebrate the dedication and commitment of Gavin Ferlic to the City. Whereas, Gavin Ferlic was
<br />born and raised in South Bend, Indiana and is widely recognized as one of the City's most
<br />promising young leaders; and, Whereas, Gavin's two terms as an At -Large Councilman have been
<br />marked by his dedication to economic development and neighborhood improvement initiatives;
<br />and, Whereas, among Gavin's several notable accomplishments during his tenure as a Councilman,
<br />in 2012, Gavin was a co-sponsor of the City's LGBT equality ordinance — which added sexual
<br />orientation and gender identity to the City's existing anti -discrimination laws in the areas of
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