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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 11011988 - 88-685 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CON'T'RA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA In the Matter of Congratulating ) Dean Lesher On His Receipt of the ) Resolution No. 88/685 National Service Medal From the ) Freedoms Foundation ) WHEREAS Dean Lesher was awarded the National Service Medal from the Freedom Foundation in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania; and WHEREAS Dean Lesher was nominated to receive this prestigious award by George Measer, Publisher of Bee Publications in Buffalo, New York, a significant recognition by one of his peers (if, indeed there are any) ; and WHEREAS Dean Lesher dedicates himself to the improvement of Contra Costa County through focused philanthropies in the areas of the arts, health, industry and trade associations and higher education; and WHEREAS Dean Lesher presents a model of the ideal, engaged citizen, one who is willing to expend his considerable talents energies and private fortune for the betterment of his community, Contra Costa County; and WHEREAS Dean Lesher uses the considerable influence of his quality newspapers to bring the needs of the arts, health and higher education in Contra Costa County to the attention of the residents; and WHEREAS Dean Lesher understands that the power of the pen combined with the power of the checkbook can do mighty deeds and improve our society; and WHEREAS Dean Lesher brings to his work a keen appreciation of the blessings of our country's freedoms, the virtues of hard work and high standards of excellence in his personal, business and philanthropic actions. NOW EFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors, of the County of Contra Costa, California, RECOGNIZES Dean Lesher's honor as a recipient of the National Service Medal, COMMENDS his dedication to civic betterment, and SALUTES a career devoted to excellence in public and private life. Passed and adopted on November 1, 1988 by unanimous vote of the Board members present. I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution entered in the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date aforesaid. Witness my hand and the seal of the Board of Supervisors affixed this First day of November, 1988. Phil Batchelor, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County Administra or. By C:�Deputy Clerk Introduced by Supervi r ancy Fanden uperviv6r Tom Powers Dis ict II District I