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In the Matter t f Wsolutzon No. 96/29
(Declaring Fe6r'uary 14, 1996, as
"George and Fannie Lawson(Day"in
Contra Costa County in Celebration
of their50th'Wedd'ng. yl.n.niversmy
I Ja'gZEAS, George V and Farmie M. Lawson were man7ed In 94agnotia, Arkansas, on.
q;'e6ruar)1.14, 1946;
WJ[LW�EAS, to this glorious union four children were born. -- two soils and two daughters,
eight grandchild en.and two great grandchildren;
WIEREA,S, the Lawson have served as foster parents for over twenty years, providing love
and support for many child en;
WJ[EK2AS, both have been active members of the community. Fannie Lawson has been
(President of the Bitts6urg Branch of the 9VAACT for the past nine years,prior to holding the office of
`Vice Resident for 12 years. She also served as representative for the March of Dirties, as a Girl Scout
troop leader, andwas a memberof the City ofTitts6urgAdvisory Board Committee;
WMWr EAS, George is a retired SIS Steel worker of 43 years and was active in the local
anion. Xe ser ed as an 9vAACP F..�ecutive Committee volunteer and has provided years of support in
the community helping the elderly and volunteering at the community food pantries. George has been
a. Bitts6urg resident for 50 years. :Xe is a member of the First Baptist Church where he sings in the
church choir.
ArO`W, VfIRE-FORE-, BE ITREsOL`NE(D, that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa
County does hereby proclaim`YlWednesday, Tebruary 14, 1996, as "George and Fannie Lawson(Day"in
Contra Costa County in celebration,of their 50th WeddingAnniversary.
BL ITT'0Kj-Mc1Z RESOLVErD, that the Board congratulates George and Fannie Lawson
on this momentous occasion and commends there for their outstanding and dedicated service to the
community.
BASSE(D by in anirtrous vote of the Board9Kernbers present ori this 23rdDay o0armary, 1996.
I here6y certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of all Order entered ort the minutes of said
(Board(f Supervisors on the date aforesaid
Witness my WartdartdSealof the
Board of Stlpertrisor's affryed on
this 23rd(Day of-Va.nuary, 1996.
1ORL BATC-MELOX Clerk,of
theBoardand ountyA ti 'stra.tor
By: O
(Deputy
Introdreed 6y:
Supevisor Tom Tod akson, (District Five