HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01251994 - 94-58 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter Congratulating )
Oliver's, Inc. in Recognition of )
Their 50th Year in Business )
Resolution No. 94/ 5 8
WHEREAS, in 1943, the parents of Bill Oliver bought property and a
business in El Sobrante at the comer of San Pablo Dam Road and Appian
Way; and
WHEREAS, the business at that time consisted of two gas pumps and a small
store stocked with just a few items needed by people living "way out there" in
the El Sobrante Valley; and
WHEREAS, upon returning to El Sobrante from military service in 1948, Bill
Oliver purchased the business from his parents and has been operating it ever
since and has expanded it into a large full service Chevron Gas Station, an
Ace Hardware Store and the-Twin Palms Car Wash at the same location; and
WHEREAS, Bill's sons, Richard and John, have become involved in
operating the business continuing the El Sobrante "dynasty" into a third
generation: .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of
Contra Costa County congratulates Oliver, Inc. for its 50 years of business in
the,El Sobrante Valley making it the oldest business in the community and
commends Bill Oliver for his foresight which has allowed the business to
successfully grow and change to meet the needs of the community; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra
Costa County congratulates Oliver, Inc. for being named business of the year
by the E1 Sobrante Chamber of Commerce.
Introduced by Passed and adopted by unanimous votes of
Tom Powers, . those Supervisors present on January 25,
l st District Supervisor 1994.
and Chairman
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct
copy of an action taken and entered on the
minutes of the Board of Supervisors.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
By: o�v - P-P�►-�
Deputy Clerk