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RESOLUTION NO. R97-144 <br /> RESOLUTION AFFIRMING DECISION <br /> OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION <br /> Whereas, on the 28th day of July, 1997, the City of Decatur Human Relations <br /> Commission entered an order finding that John Bond was unlawfully discharged from <br /> employment because of race by his employer, Bridgestone/Firestone, in violation of Chapter 28 <br /> of the City Code, a copy of which order is attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof; and, <br /> Whereas, on August 14, 1997, within fifteen (15) days of the date of service of said order <br /> on the parties thereto, Bridgestone/Firestone did file a request for review thereof with the City <br /> Clerk, in accordance with Section 5-13 of said Chapter 28; and, <br /> Whereas, on September 29, 1997, the City Council heard arguments from both parties <br /> regarding said order, after giving notice as required by said Section 5-13; and, <br /> Whereas, the Council has reviewed the record in this matter, including the testimony of <br /> the witnesses and the arguments and briefs of counsel for the parties. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY <br /> OF DECATUR, ILLINOIS: <br /> Section 1. That the order of the Human Relations Commission dated July 28, 1997, in the <br /> matter of John Bond and Bridgestone/Firestone, a copy of which order is attached hereto, be, and <br /> the same is hereby, affirmed. <br /> PRESENTED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of October, 1997. <br /> TERRY M. HOWL <br /> ATTEST: <br /> -C��C�_ , - C�/�.�/J <br /> CITY CLERK <br />