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WHEREAS,Joe Torp and Conrad Smith remained devoted to each other for
44 years, until Conrad Smith's death in 1994;and
WHEREAS; Joe Torp taught art`at;Antioch High School for 31 years and
Conrad Smith taught speech at Pittsburg Junior High School for 15years;
and
WHEREAS,in 1988, after retirement,Joe Torp and Conrad Smith became
lead activists In The Bay Area Network of Cay and Lesbian Educators t",
(BANGLE) and Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)where
they became an inspiration to all those who worked with them;and
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WHEREAS,Joe Torp and Conrad Smith,through their work as co-chairs of ,
:BANGLE,were instrumental in providing the county's schools and libraries>
with educational materials about homosexuality that exposes youth to
:positive contributions.made by gays and lesbians throughout the centuries;
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WHEREAS,Joe Torp and Conrad Smith have expanded the'positive climate:`
for gays and lesbians In high school by actively supporting the Bobby
Griffith Memorial Scholarship,awarded annualiy to a Contra Costa County'
High School Student who has enhanced the understanding and acceptance
of gay and lesbian students;and a*` A
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,that the hoard of Supervisors does
hereby commend Joe Torp and Conrad Smith for their enthusiasm,
Involvement and dedication. Their contributionshave enhanced the
understanding and increased the acceptance of the gay and lesbian
community.
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PASSED by unanimou;s vote of the Board Members present on this 22"°Day
of June, 1999. ffi :
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Donna a er,District iii Mark Desautnier,District iV
oe nciamiiia,District V
Witness my hand and the Seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed this
22"d Day of June, 1999
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board
of Supervisors and County
Administrator
Deputy Clerk