HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 10211997 - 97-549 The Board of Supervisors
of Contra Costa County
In the Matter of Resolution No. 97/549
Recognizing Erick James Pearson
On Attaining the Rank
Of Eagle Scout
WHEREAS, Erick Pearson is a 15 year old student in his Sophomore year at Liberty High School in
Brentwood; and
WHEREAS, Erick has been involved in Scouting since the age of 7,and is a member of Boy Scout Troop
93 in Brentwood,California, a troop sponsored by the United Methodists Men's Group,and
WHEREAS, Erick has worked long and hard to meet the requirements necessary to achieve the rank of
Eagle Scout; and
WHEREAS, in his quest to attain the Eagle Scout rank, Erick implemented a project which involved the
planning and installation of landscaping in front of the East Diablo Fire Station in Discovery Bay; and
WHEREAS, Erick coordinated efforts between the Discovery Bay Garden Club and the staff of the East
Diablo Fire District to develop an approved landscaping plan, including a list of approved plants and planting
materials; and
WHEREAS, Erick estimated the total cost of the landscaping project and solicited funding from various
community organizations and service groups,and through a door-to-door campaign;and
WHEREAS, in order to complete this project,it was necessary for Erick to coordinate with the Discovery
Bay Garden Club and East Diablo Fire District staff, as well as soliciting and coordinating the efforts of fellow Scouts,
neighbors,friends and family, resulting in over 148 hours being spent toward this effort (over 32 hours by Erick
himself); and
WHEREAS,the project culminated in a public dedication ceremony held in Discovery Bay on April 26,
1997 which was attended by various dignitaries of the community,as well as the District V Supervisor;and
WHEREAS, Erick will be honored at a National Eagle Court of Honor on Sunday,October 25, 1997 in
Byron, California.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa,
California, does hereby commend Erick on the successful completion of this very worthy project,and his attaining the
rank of Eagle Scout.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this 21 st day of October, 1997.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors
on the date aforesaid.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of
Supervisors affixed on this 21sT day of October,
1997.
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
Deputy
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S sor Joe Canciamilla
District V