01-26-04 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 26, 2004 WHEREAS, the Common Council recognizes that Conrad F. Damian was first appointed to serve on the Urban Enterprise Association as a resident representative in mid-1984; and WHEREAS, the Council further recognizes that shortly thereafter, Conrad F. Damian was elected the Chairperson of the Urban Enterprise Association of South Bend, Inc., a position which he has held for the past 19.5 years; and WHEREAS, in addition to helping to enhance, revitalize and encourage business and neighborhood development within the enterprise zone through partnerships, incentives offered through Title 6 of the Indiana Code;job creation has been a top priority of the UEA; and WHEREAS, under the leadership of Conrad F. Damian, the Urban Enterprise Association of South Bend, Inc. and with able guidance of Director Pam Meyer, such programs as the Sample Street Business Complex which is a full service, not-for-profit business incubator; the Zone Resident Employment Program which is designed to provide many levels of assistance to zone residents seeking employment; and the Neighborhood Grant Program which provides money to non-profit organizations to address housing, human service, and neighborhood development goals are just some of the many successful UEA programs making a difference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS: Section I. On behalf of all of the citizens of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council hereby publicly honors Conrad F. Damian for his dedicated leadership and more than twenty (20) years of service on the Urban Enterprise Association of South Bend, Inc. Section II. The Common Council commends Conrad F. Damian for his many contributions to the South Bend community, which include being a 34-year resident of South Bend's Southeast Neighborhood; organizing the first Southeast PAC which was one of the earliest neighborhood organizations; assisting in the 1st organized neighborhood clean-ups; and his many contributions in leading many zone applications through the process for funding. Section III. The Common Council wished Conrad F. Damian continued good fortune and success as he continues his teaching career at Washington High School and encourages him to stay actively involved in our community in the years ahead. Section IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. s/Derek D. Dieter, First District s/David Varner, Fifth District s/Charlotte D. Pfeifer, Second District s/Ervin Kuspa, Sixth District s/Roland Kelly, Third District s/Sean Coleman, At Large s/Ann Puzzello, Fourth District s/A1 "Buddy"Kirsits, At Large s/Karen L. White, At Large s/Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand ATTEST: s/John Voorde, City Clerk s/Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor Pam Meyer, Director Division of Community Development and Executive Director of the Urban Enterprise Association made the presentation for this Resolution by reading it in its entirety and presenting it to Lee Slavinskas, Vice-Chairperson, Urban Enterprise Association, who accepted the Resolution on behalf of Conrad F. Damian. Mr. Slavinskas thanked the Council and was greatly honored to accept this Resolution for Mr. Damian. Mr. Slavinskas commended Mr. Damian for his great leadership and dedication to the Urban Enterprise Association. Mr. Slavinskas stated that the one thing that he admired most was Conrad's insight to get the job done. -2-