HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01272003 - 99-297 The Board of Supervisors
of Contra Costa County
In the Matter of Resolution No. 99/297
RECOGNIZING THE SHERIFF'S MARINE PATROL
ABANDONED VESSEL PROGRAM AND HONORING
SERGEANT DON PITTS AND DEPUTY FRED RENO
FOR THEIR EFFORTS TO MAKE CONTRA COSTA
WATERWAYS A PLEASANT PLACE TO LIVE AND
TRAVEL
WHEREAS, Sergeant Don Pitts and Deputy Fred Reno of the Contra Costa County
Sheriff's Department Marine Patrol has rendered a service to this community which deserves
special recognition; and
WHEREAS, they were essential in initiating,organizing and implementing the
beginning of the salvage and removal program for the Abandon Abatement Vessel Program for
Contra Costa County; and
WHEREAS, their services have been held in high regards with the State of California
Department of Fish and Game; and
WHEREAS, the first phase of abandoned vessel removal was fraught with mishaps and
equipment failure but with lessons learned,derelict vessel removal efforts will continue to
eradicate the blight with the dedicated efforts of the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Department
Marine Patrol.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County
of Contra Costa, California,does hereby extend congratulations and sincere appreciation to the
Contra Costa County Sheriffs Department Marine Patrol,especially to Sergeant Don Pitts and
Deputy Fred Reno,who dedicated so much of their time and efforts to make Contra Costa
Waterways a pleasant place to live and travel.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this 15'day of June,
1999.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of
Supervisors affixed on this 15th day of June,
1999.
PEM BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
By:
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Introduced by:
Ae r J eph Canciamilla,District V