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Session 1663, Minutes April 22, 1996 Page 2 Proposition C YES 4,010 NO 2,565 Proposition A YES 136 NO 57 Copies of the certification were distributed to the Council. Mrs. Schuman moved acceptance of the certification of the April 2, 1996, election results. Mr. Schoomer seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Mayor Adams called altention to a resolution prepared by the City Clerk which showed the results of the election. Copies of the resolution were distributed to councilmembers. Mrs. Schuman moved adoption and Mr. Wagner secoreded. All voted Aye. The resolution will become part of the permanent record. Mrs. Schuman said after eight years on the Council and more than seven years on the Plan Commission, she learned that local democracy is not a spectator sport. She said this community is driven by an energy that demands that thos~ serving it do so with conviction and integrity. She said it had been a privilege to serve with this Council and to observe how councilmembers serve their constituents and their community. She added that public service demands a lot from one's family, and she introduced hers--husband Ken and family members Kevin, Steven, Thomas, Janet and Walt. Mrs. Schuman thanked all who supported her. There was an extended round of applause. Mr. Schoomer said it had been a delight and honor to serve with Mrs. Schuman, and he would continue to consult her for her wisdom, experience, ability, and expertise in many areas. Mrs. Thompson said ~he Council would miss Mrs. Schuman, as she tried very hard to keep everyone on the straight and narrow. She hopes her new endeavors will be as interesting as serving on the Council. Mr. Wagner said Mrs. Schuman has been one of the most energetic, knowledgeable, and caring of council- members he has ever had the honor to work with. In addition to serving on the Council and taking care of her family and home, she does a great deal of volunteer work with the School District, Sports Association, D.A.R.E. program, neighborhood block units, and various fundraisers connected with University City. He wished Mrs. Schuman good luck and good fortune in her future endeavors. He said he would miss her boautiful smile and her attitude that everything will work out, no matter how bleak things seem. He would also miss her maddening habit of being on the sensible side of every issue. Mayor Adams said he first met Mrs. Schuman many years ago while out campaigning, and after becoming better acquainted, nominated her for the Plan Commission; the rest was history. He said it was a pleasure working with Mrs. Schuman and that she was one of the finest, most dedicated and highly principled individuals he has evor known. She loves University City and this is where her heart is. He said she is unique and he will miss her terribly, as she has been a wonderful friend. In addition, she did a superb job as his campaign nmrm~r. He said he would like to call on her occasionally for help in the future, and that he could not thank her enough for her service to the City.