HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01221991 - 91-61 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Declaring )
Contra Costa County a ) RESOLUTION NO. 91/61
Yellow Ribbon County )
Whereas this nation as of January 16, 1991 is at war, and we
acknowledge all those who are serving our great Country and protecting those
who are not blessed with the freedom we know; and
Whereas the proud people of Contra Costa County and all its cities
wish to express their support of our brave and dedicated servicemen and women
and their families during these hostilities by displaying and flying the
American Flag; and
Whereas the United States Cavalry in the days of George Armstrong
Custer wore yellow hankies and uniforms trimmed in yellow; and
Whereas there have been reports that the women of the 19th Century
tied a yellow stocking around their arms or in their hair when men went to
war, an idea that came from the days of chivalry; and
Whereas the people of this County of Contra Costa are also encour-
aged to display yellow ribbons in support of our troops; and
Whereas permission has been granted by the Contra Costa County
Board of Supervisors to display ribbons and the American Flag at all County
buildings and County property; and
Whereas yellow ribbons shall also be allowed on telephone, light
and traffic poles (not to obstruct any traffic sign) and shall not be removed
until this war is over and our troops are home safely; and
Whereas the people of this County of Contra Costa have vowed never
to forget our brave servicemen and women during these hostilities;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Contra
Costa County that Contra Costa County is DECLARED a Yellow Ribbon County.
PASSED on January 22, 1991 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
22nd day of January, 1991.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
By: 41'� Deputy Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 91/61