HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 11271984 - 84-687 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Commending )
the Contra Costa County ) RESOLUTION NO . 84/687
Sheriff' s Posse )
WHEREAS the Contra Costa County Sheriff' s Posse was
formed in 1935 by Sheriff John A . Miller as a living testimonial
to the remaining western color and heritage of California; and
WHEREAS the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Posse has
participated as an equestrian unit at no cost or expense to any
branch of government; and
WHEREAS the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Posse travels
throughout this state and elsewhere as a goodwill ambassador for
Contra Costa County; and
WHEREAS the members of the Contra Costa County
Sheriff' s Posse devote countless hours of their own time and
expenses to participate as a Posse in parades , patrol and other-
wise assisting the Sheriff of Contra Costa County; and
WHEREAS the Contra Costa County Sheriff' s Posse has
consistently returned with numerous awards , commendations and
citations; and
WHEREAS the Board of Supervisors is desirous of
recognizing and paying tribute to the dedication , time and energy
devoted by the members of the Posse and to commend them for their
hard work and effort;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Board of
Supervisors of Contra Costa County HONORS and COMMENDS the work ,
reputation and history of the Contra Costa County Sheriff' s Posse
and its members for their dedication and devotion to the high
ideals and standards for which this County is known; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that November 27, 1984, and
thereafter the last Tuesday of November , shall be known as Contra
Costa Sheriff' s Posse Day in Contra Costa County, which shall
stand to commemorate the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Posse , its
members and their horses in recognition of their fine equestrian
unit .
PASSED by the Board of Supervisors on November 27, 1984
by unanimous vote of the Board members present .
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and
correct copy of an order entered on the minutes of said Board of
Supervisors on the date aforesaid .
Witness my hand and the Seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed this
27th day of November , 1984.
PHIL BATCHELOR , Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
By: Deputy Clerk
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cc: Sheriff-Coroner
County Administrator
RESOLUTION NO. 84/687