HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 10111994 - 94-491 Board of Supervisors
Of
Contra Costa County, State of California
IN THE MATTER PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF ]
OCTOBER, 1994, "HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH" ] 94/491
IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ]
WHEREAS, the contributors, culture and presence of the Hispanic people within Contra
Costa County and California pre-date the war of independence; and
WHEREAS, Hispanic culture and the Spanish language is a predominate influence
throughout the world, nation, state, and county, Contra Costa means By The Coast in
Spanish; and
WHEREAS, the contributions of Hispanics in all areas of life, Government, Aerospace,
community service, small and large business, agriculture, education, science, entertainment,
as well as a long tradition of recognized military service, Hispanics have the highest
,percentage of Medal of Honors among any group; and
WHEREAS, the Hispanic population is the youngest and fastest growing population in the
nation with a deep appreciation of their heritage, a strong commitment to their community
and overall community and a united vision of the leadership they will provide in the 21 st
century.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors declares the month of
October, 1994 'HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH' in Contra Costa County.
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON October 11, 1994 by a unanimous vote of the Board
members present.
e Bishop
Supervisor, Distr i III
Tom Powers, Chair
Mark DeSaulnier Tom Toriakson
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an order entered on the
Minutes of said Board of Supervisors an the aforesaid date.
Witness my hand and the Seal of
the Board of Supervisors affixed
this 11 th day of October, 1994.
PHIL BATCHELOR, County Administrator
and Cleric of thee Board of Supervisors
By
Deputy Cleric