HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 10301984 - 84-656 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Proclaiming November 1 )
through 8 as Historic Homes of Hercules ) RESOLUTION NO. 84/656
Week in Contra Costa County )
WHEREAS, the City of Hercules is one of California's most
interesting historical cities; and
WHEREAS, once targets of vandalism and destruction, 20
Victorian homes in Hercules have survived to emerge as historical
landmarks and as new dwelling places for today's Bay Area families;
and
WHEREAS, these homes have been preserved for future generations
by the Hercules Historic Associates; and
WHEREAS, the original structures , complete with balustrades,
porches and winding staircases, have been preserved with details such
as brass and fluted glass lighting fixtures added to maintain the
authentic pre-World War I style; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Homes of Hercules are a tribute to the
patience, determination and foresight Peter Supino, President of
Aegis, and the City of Hercules;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY
OF CONTRA COSTA, CALIFORNIA RESOLVED that we do hereby proclaim November
1 through 8 as Historic Homes of Hercules Week in Contra Costa County,
and encourage all residents of Contra Costa to visit the Historic Homes
of Hercules.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by unanimous vote of the Board present on the
thirtieth day of October 1984.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy
of a resolution entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on
the date aforesaid.
Witness my hand and the Seal of
the Board of Supervisors affixed
this thirtieth day of October
1984.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
cc: County Administrator supervisors nd County Administrator
Supervisors Fanden
uty Clerk
Kee. Calhoun
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RESOLUTION NO. 84/656